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Acugesic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Acugesic also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Acugesic depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Acugesic include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Acugesic side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Acugesic normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Acugesic's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Acugesic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Acugesic since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Acugesic have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Acugesic with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Acugesic, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Acugesic 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.
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Is the use of Acugesic safe for pregnant women?
Acugesic can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Acugesic, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Acugesic safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Acugesic. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Acugesic on the Kidneys?
Acugesic rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acugesic on the Liver?
Acugesic may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Acugesic on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Acugesic on the heart have been reported.
Acugesic 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 Acugesic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acugesic habit forming or addictive?
Acugesic does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Acugesic will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Acugesic is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acugesic is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acugesic
Taking Acugesic with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acugesic
Information about the interaction of Acugesic and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Acugesic can cause weight gain. Weight gain is one of the adverse effects of taking it as it causes fluid retention or worsens the existing fluid retention. It is therefore important that if you notice these changes in your body and immediately speak to a doctor in case of an adverse reaction to Acugesic. Do not use it for long-term until and unless recommended.
Painkillers like Acugesic should not be used if there is decreased kidney function as they may reduce the supply of blood to the kidneys. Also, long-term use can also impair the normal kidneys. Therefore, it is important that you talk to your doctor in case you have reduced kidney function. You should use Acugesic exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
No, Acugesic is not a muscle relaxant. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with aches, sprains, and strains.
Yes, it is safe to use the Acugesic for as long as it is prescribed by a doctor. However, in some people it may cause some adverse reactions in which case, they should immediately speak to their doctor.
Yes, Acugesic is safe to be used in children. It is the only drug which is approved to be used in children over 3 months of age. It has a good tolerability profile in children because of which it is used for the management of inflammation, mild pains, and fever in them. The pediatrician will direct you the correct dose and way to give it to your child.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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