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Etan Gm, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Other than this, Etan Gm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Etan Gm 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.
Some other side effects of Etan Gm have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Etan Gm 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.
In addition, Etan Gm's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Etan Gm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Etan Gm related warnings section.
Etan Gm is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Etan Gm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Etan Gm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Etan Gm is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Etan Gm 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Etan Gm safe for pregnant women?
Etan GM may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Etan GM, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Etan Gm safe during breastfeeding?
Etan GM does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Etan Gm on the Kidneys?
Etan GM does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Etan Gm on the Liver?
Using Etan GM does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Etan Gm on the Heart?
Etan GM is not harmful for the heart.
Etan Gm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etan Gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etan Gm habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Etan Gm.
Interaction between Food and Etan Gm
It is safe to take Etan Gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etan Gm
Taking Etan Gm with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.
Yes, Etan GM is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Etan GM may cause skin discoloration or color changes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind skin discoloration is not known but it is more likely to occur if the skin is covered with a dressing after applying this drug. So you are advised to not cover your skin with a dressing after applying this drug.
Etan GM contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Etan GM prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
No, Etan GM alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Etan GM is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Etan GM should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Etan GM and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
No, Etan GM alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Etan GM is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Etan GM should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Etan GM and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Impoyz (clobetasol propionate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 895
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vusion® (miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide, and white petrolatum)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177