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Duopil is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Duopil have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Duopil. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Duopil include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Duopil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Duopil are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Duopil's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Duopil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Duopil related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Duopil since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Duopil are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Duopil with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Duopil is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Duopil 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 Duopil safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Duopil on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Duopil safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Duopil.
What is the effect of Duopil on the Kidneys?
Duopil may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Duopil on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Duopil. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Duopil on the Heart?
Side effects of Duopil rarely affect the heart.
Duopil 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 Duopil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duopil habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Duopil has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Duopil can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Duopil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Duopil is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duopil
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Duopil and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duopil
Information about the interaction of Duopil and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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