Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Other than this, Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet include Hair Loss, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet 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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Is the use of Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Hepakind in pregnant women.
Is the use of Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Hepakind as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Hepakind is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Hepakind is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Hepakind is not harmful for the heart.
Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet 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 Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet
Taking Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hepakind 150 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.
No, this Hepakind is not a diuretic drug, it does not cause frequent urination. This drug helps in dissolving gallstones. But any kind of discoloration in urine or excess urine output should be discussed with the doctor to avoid any other underlying medical complications.
No, Hepakind is not a steroid. It is a bile acid which helps in reducing the cholesterol saturation of the bile.
Yes, hair loss is one of the side effects of using Hepakind. Therefore, if you experience any hair loss while taking this drug discuss with your doctor instantly.
Hepakind regulates the levels of cholesterol by impeding its absorption through the intestine and by breaking the cholesterol molecules. Because of this reason, it is used to treat gallstones non surgically.
During clinical trials, few reported cases in animal studies with impaired fertility have been associated with Hepakind. Hence nothing can be ascertained in humans due to lack of evidence. You are encouraged to discuss with your doctor if you are experiencing any impaired sexual or fertility complications.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 671
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