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Asonac, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Fever, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Asonac also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Asonac 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Asonac are Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Asonac side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Asonac are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Asonac has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Asonac related warnings talks about Asonac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders must refrain from the use of Asonac since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Asonac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Asonac with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Asonac is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Asonac 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 Asonac safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Asonac. If you are pregnant, do not take Asonac without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Asonac safe during breastfeeding?
Asonac may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Asonac on the Kidneys?
Asonac may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Asonac on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Asonac. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Asonac on the Heart?
Asonac may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Asonac 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 Asonac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Asonac habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Asonac is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Asonac does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Asonac, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Asonac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Asonac
You can take Asonac with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Asonac
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Asonac are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
No, Asonac is not used for treating stomach pain. The stomach pain could be due to some underlying medical condition which may require medical attention. If the pain does not subside within 1 day. Please consult your doctor without any further delay.
Asonac preferably taken with a light meal. It can be taken once or twice a day or more as your doctor has prescribed it.
Asonac works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Yes, Asonac can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
Yes, Asonac causes gastritis. Less frequently, gastritis has been reported. However, if you experience severe gastritis after consuming this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204