Emcare is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Emcare have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Emcare is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Emcare as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Emcare normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Emcare's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Emcare related warnings talks about Emcare's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Emcare can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Emcare in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Emcare contraindications section.
Besides this, Emcare may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Emcare is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Emcare 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emcare is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Emcare safe for pregnant women?
Emcare may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Emcare, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Emcare safe during breastfeeding?
Emcare 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 Emcare on the Kidneys?
Emcare rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Emcare on the Liver?
Emcare is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Emcare on the Heart?
You can take Emcare without any fear of damage to the heart.
Emcare 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 Emcare unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emcare habit forming or addictive?
Emcare does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Emcare. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Emcare is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emcare cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Emcare
Taking Emcare with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emcare
Drinking alcohol while taking Emcare may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, you can take Emcare for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.
Yes, Emcare is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation. If you experience the above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Emcare can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, you can take Emcare for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Emcare for the above- mentioned infection.
Emcare is a prescription drug, hence do not take Emcare without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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