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Aquagesic is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Other than this, Aquagesic has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Aquagesic is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Aquagesic as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Aquagesic go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Aquagesic has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Aquagesic related warnings talks about Aquagesic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Aquagesic can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Aquagesic in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. The section on Aquagesic contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Aquagesic may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Aquagesic, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Aquagesic 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 Aquagesic safe for pregnant women?
Aquagesic shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Aquagesic safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Aquagesic on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Aquagesic on the Kidneys?
Effects of Aquagesic on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Aquagesic on the Liver?
Aquagesic may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Aquagesic on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Aquagesic. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Aquagesic 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 Aquagesic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aquagesic habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Aquagesic has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Aquagesic will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Aquagesic should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Aquagesic for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Aquagesic
There is no information on the effects of taking Aquagesic with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aquagesic
Consuming Aquagesic with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Aquagesic is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
Yes, Aquagesic can be taken with tramadol. No harmful interactions have been reported. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects after taking these medicines at the same time, please consult your doctor.
Aquagesic works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, dental surgery, bursitis, low backache, dysmenorrhoea, post-operative pain, and osteoarthritis.
Aquagesic is a brand name of diclofenac. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, ankylosing spondylitis, toothache, dysmenorrhoea, renal colic, post-traumatic disorder and post-operative inflammatory conditions which affords quick relief from pain and wounds and edema (swelling).
Yes, Aquagesic can be given in a toothache generally tooth pain occur due to infection so preferably it should be taken with a combination of antibiotics. Please consult the dentist before taking this medication.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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