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Duorandil is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Duorandil. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Duorandil include Headache, Dizziness, Weakness. While these are the most often observed Duorandil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Duorandil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Duorandil's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Duorandil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Duorandil related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Duorandil are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Duorandil may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Duorandil, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Duorandil is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Duorandil safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Duorandil in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Duorandil safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Duorandil. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Duorandil on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Duorandil on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Duorandil on the Liver?
Duorandil is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Duorandil on the Heart?
Duorandil is rarely harmful for the heart.
Duorandil 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 Duorandil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duorandil habit forming or addictive?
Duorandil does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Duorandil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Duorandil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Duorandil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duorandil
Some foods when eaten with Duorandil can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duorandil
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Duorandil with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 552-553