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Hepawin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Capsule, Syrup, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fatty Liver. Secondary and off-label uses of Hepawin have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Hepawin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Hepawin include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain. While these are the most often observed Hepawin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hepawin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hepawin is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Hepawin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hepawin related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hepawin contraindications section.
Additionally, Hepawin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Hepawin is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Hepawin 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 Hepawin is used -
Common
Is the use of Hepawin safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Hepawin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Hepawin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hepawin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hepawin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Hepawin on the Kidneys?
Hepawin is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Hepawin on the Liver?
Using Hepawin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Hepawin on the Heart?
Hepawin is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepawin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hepawin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Hepawin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Hepawin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Hepawin does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Hepawin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hepawin
You can take Hepawin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepawin
Information about the interaction of Hepawin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Hepawin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Hepawin is not a steroid. It is a hepatoprotective agent which is used in the management of hyperammonemia (high levels of ammonia in the blood) that results from liver diseases.
Hepawin 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). Hepawin 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).
Yes, Hepawin causes nausea and vomiting, but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Hepawin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at a regular dose which occurs in a few cases only such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.
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