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Eliptin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Eliptin. 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.
Eliptin also has some side effects, the most common being Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level), Constipation. While these are the most often observed Eliptin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Eliptin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Eliptin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Eliptin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Eliptin related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Eliptin contraindications section.
Besides this, Eliptin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Eliptin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Eliptin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eliptin is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Eliptin safe for pregnant women?
Eliptin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Eliptin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Eliptin safe during breastfeeding?
Eliptin 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 Eliptin on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Eliptin on kidney, information on safety of Eliptin for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Eliptin on the Liver?
Information about safety of Eliptin for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Eliptin on the Heart?
Side effects of Eliptin on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eliptin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eliptin habit forming or addictive?
Eliptin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Eliptin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Eliptin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Eliptin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Eliptin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Eliptin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eliptin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Eliptin with alcohol will be.
Yes, Eliptin is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, constipation, hypoglycemia, headache, diarrhea, fever. If you experience any discomfort after taking this do inform your doctor.
No, Eliptin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take for this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Eliptin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Eliptin may cause constipation. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor immediately.
Take Eliptin as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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