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Elcapon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Elcapon have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Elcapon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Elcapon include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Infection. Some other side effects of Elcapon have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Elcapon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Elcapon is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Elcapon related warnings talks about Elcapon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Depression must refrain from the use of Elcapon since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Elcapon contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Elcapon have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Elcapon, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Elcapon 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 Elcapon safe for pregnant women?
Elcapon can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Elcapon, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Elcapon safe during breastfeeding?
Elcapon may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Elcapon on the Kidneys?
Elcapon rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Elcapon on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Elcapon on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Elcapon on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Elcapon for the heart.
Elcapon 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 Elcapon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elcapon habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Elcapon has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Elcapon
Elcapon may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elcapon
Taking alcohol with Elcapon can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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