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Armer, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment, Solution. Secondary and off-label uses of Armer have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Armer is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Armer also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Armer can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Armer go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Armer is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Armer's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Armer related warnings section.
Armer can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Armer in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Armer contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Armer have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Armer is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Armer 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Armer safe for pregnant women?
Armer can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Armer, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Armer safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Armer. If you see any side effects, stop taking Armer immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Armer again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Armer on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Armer on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Armer on the Liver?
Armer does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Armer on the Heart?
You can take Armer without any fear of damage to the heart.
Armer should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Armer unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Armer habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Armer.
Interaction between Food and Armer
You can take Armer with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Armer
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Armer.
No, Armer is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
Yes, Armer may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.
No, Armer is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.
Yes, Armer can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.
Take Armer as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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