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Cepenta is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Mydriasis. The alternative uses of Cepenta have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Cepenta depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cepenta can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cepenta 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 Cepenta has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cepenta related warnings talks about Cepenta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cepenta are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cepenta with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cepenta is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cepenta 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 |
| 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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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Cepenta safe for pregnant women?
Cepenta can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cepenta right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Cepenta safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Cepenta as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Cepenta on the Kidneys?
Cepenta does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cepenta on the Liver?
Cepenta is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cepenta on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cepenta on the heart have been reported.
Cepenta 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 Cepenta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cepenta habit forming or addictive?
Cepenta does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cepenta as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cepenta only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cepenta in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cepenta
You can take Cepenta with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cepenta
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cepenta.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1402