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Agna is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Pancreatitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Agna also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Agna. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Agna include Blurred vision, Dry Mouth, Flushing. While these are the most often observed Agna side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Agna go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Agna is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Agna has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Agna related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Agna have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Agna may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Agna is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Agna 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Agna safe for pregnant women?
Agna can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Agna right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Agna safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Agna on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Agna will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Agna on the Kidneys?
Agna is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Agna on the Liver?
Agna is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Agna on the Heart?
Agna is completely safe for the heart.
Agna should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Agna unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Agna habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Agna.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Agna does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Agna only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Agna is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Agna
Taking Agna with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Agna
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Agna with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Creon (pancrelipase)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 670