Hepacor 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 Hepacor is used -
Common
Is the use of Hepacor safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Hepacor safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Hepacor on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Hepacor on the Liver?
What is the effect of Hepacor on the Heart?
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepacor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, Hepacor has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a rare side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Hepacor contains L-ornithine l-aspartate which is a hepatoprotective agent. It works by promoting the synthesis of glutamine in our body which is an amino acid that binds with ammonia. This binding results in the formation of a complex which is non-toxic in nature and it is easily removed from the body by kidneys in urine. Normally, liver maintains the normal levels of ammonia in our body but to due liver damage caused by any medical condition affects this function which results in high levels of ammonia in our body (hyperammonemia ). These high levels of ammonia are harmful for our body which causes complications such as hepatic encephalopathy. Thus Hepacor helps in inactivation or detoxification and removal of these harmful excessive levels of ammonia which restores its balance in our body.
No, Hepacor does not cause weight loss, weight loss has not been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Hepacor is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Hepacor is a brand name of L-ornithine L-aspartate and it comes in various dosage forms such as a tablet, sachet, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drug known as hepatic protectors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hyperammonemia (high levels of ammonia in blood) that results from liver diseases such as liver cirrhosis (liver damage caused by long-term alcohol consumption or untreated hepatitis), fatty liver (deposition of fat in the liver), and hepatitis (inflammation of liver due to viral infection). Hepacor is also used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (a brain disorder that causes a decline in the functioning of the brain due to the accumulation of ammonia in which results from the liver damage).
Take Hepacor as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
