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Equs is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Joint Pain, Muscle Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Equs have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Equs depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Equs also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain. While these are the most often observed Equs side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Equs go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Equs is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Equs has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Equs related warnings section.
Equs is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Stroke, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Equs are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Equs may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Equs is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Equs 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 Equs safe for pregnant women?
Equs can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Equs right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Equs safe during breastfeeding?
Equs may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Equs on the Kidneys?
Equs rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Equs on the Liver?
Side effects of Equs rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Equs on the Heart?
Equs may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Equs 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 Equs unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Equs habit forming or addictive?
Equs does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Equs since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Equs only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Equs for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Equs
It is safe to take Equs with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Equs
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Equs with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vioxx® (rofecoxib)