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Cytonac is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fever, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis. Other than this, Cytonac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Cytonac depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Cytonac include Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cytonac can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cytonac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Cytonac has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cytonac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cytonac related warnings section.
Cytonac is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cytonac contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Cytonac with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cytonac is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Cytonac 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.
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Is the use of Cytonac safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Cytonac. If you are pregnant, do not take Cytonac without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cytonac safe during breastfeeding?
Cytonac may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Cytonac, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Cytonac.
What is the effect of Cytonac on the Kidneys?
Cytonac rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cytonac on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Cytonac. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Cytonac only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Cytonac on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Cytonac. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Cytonac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cytonac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cytonac habit forming or addictive?
Cytonac does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Cytonac
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Cytonac with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytonac
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cytonac and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Cytonac is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
No, Cytonac 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.
Cytonac is a pain relieving medicine. One should take as long as he/she has been recommended to take. However, sometimes even after symptomatic relief your doctor may ask you to continue with medication to reduce inflammations in the body.
Yes, Cytonac can be taken for relieving symptoms of a headache. However, there are better medicines available for treating headache effectively.
Yes, Cytonac 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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