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Appamide is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Mydriasis, Gingivitis. Other than this, Appamide has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Appamide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Appamide include Blurred vision, Headache, Sensitive to light. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Appamide as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Appamide normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Appamide's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Appamide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Appamide can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Appamide in conditions like Glaucoma. Some other conditions that can be affected by Appamide are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Appamide with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Appamide, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Appamide is used to treat the following -
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 Appamide safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Appamide for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Appamide safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Appamide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Appamide will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Appamide on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Appamide on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Appamide on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Appamide on the liver, information on safety of Appamide for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Appamide on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Appamide on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Appamide 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 Appamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Appamide habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Appamide has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Appamide
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Appamide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Appamide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Appamide with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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