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Egeptin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Meniere's Disease, Vertigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Egeptin have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Egeptin 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Egeptin also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Indigestion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Egeptin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Egeptin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Egeptin is Unknown for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Egeptin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Egeptin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Egeptin contraindications section.
Additionally, Egeptin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Egeptin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Egeptin 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 Egeptin safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Egeptin 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 Egeptin safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Egeptin for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Egeptin on the Kidneys?
Egeptin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Egeptin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Egeptin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Egeptin on the Heart?
Egeptin can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Egeptin 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 Egeptin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Egeptin habit forming or addictive?
Egeptin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Egeptin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Egeptin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Egeptin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Egeptin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Egeptin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Egeptin
Information about the interaction of Egeptin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Discontinuation of Egeptin on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Egeptin can be taken with amitriptyline. Egeptin has not clinically evaluated when taken with amitriptyline. Hence there are no reported drug interactions are found between them.
No, Egeptin should not be taken with an antihistamine. It reduces the effects of antihistamine theoretically and also not work properly if taken together.
No, you can not buy Egeptin over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, Egeptin can be used to treat a migraine associated with vertigo. However, it is off-label use of this drug and should be taken only on doctor's advice. Its primary use is to treat vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss associated with Meniere's disease.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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