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Doxiglan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Doxiglan have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Doxiglan 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Doxiglan also has some side effects, the most common being Hair Loss. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Doxiglan as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Doxiglan 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 Doxiglan has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Doxiglan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Doxiglan is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Doxiglan contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Doxiglan with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Doxiglan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Doxiglan 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
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Is the use of Doxiglan safe for pregnant women?
Doxiglan should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Doxiglan safe during breastfeeding?
Doxiglan should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Doxiglan on the Kidneys?
Doxiglan is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxiglan on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Doxiglan. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Doxiglan on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Doxiglan. 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.
Doxiglan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxiglan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxiglan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Doxiglan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Doxiglan you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Doxiglan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Doxiglan is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxiglan
It is safe to take Doxiglan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxiglan
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Doxiglan.
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References
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