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Entakon M is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Entakon M have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Entakon M depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Entakon M are Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Entakon M can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Entakon M are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Entakon M is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Entakon M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Entakon M related warnings section.
Entakon M is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Entakon M have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Entakon M with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Entakon M is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Entakon M 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
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Is the use of Entakon M safe for pregnant women?
Entakon M should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Entakon M safe during breastfeeding?
Entakon M may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Entakon M on the Kidneys?
Entakon M rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Entakon M on the Liver?
Side effects of Entakon M rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Entakon M on the Heart?
You can take Entakon M without any fear of damage to the heart.
Entakon M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entakon M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entakon M habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Entakon M.
Interaction between Food and Entakon M
When consumed with certain foods, Entakon M may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entakon M
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Entakon M.
Entakon M can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
Yes, Entakon M is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.
No, Entakon M is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
Entakon M acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.
Entakon M is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.
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