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Orchicam, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Orchicam has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Orchicam depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Orchicam side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Orchicam are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Orchicam is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Orchicam has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Orchicam related warnings section.
Orchicam is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Peptic Ulcer, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Orchicam contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Orchicam may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Orchicam, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Orchicam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Orchicam is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Orchicam safe for pregnant women?
Orchicam can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Orchicam safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Orchicam. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Orchicam on the Kidneys?
Orchicam rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Orchicam on the Liver?
Orchicam is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Orchicam on the Heart?
Using Orchicam does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Orchicam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orchicam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orchicam habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Orchicam is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Orchicam does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Orchicam only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Orchicam cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Orchicam
Taking Orchicam with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orchicam
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Orchicam with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience