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Eterna is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet, Syrup. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Eterna 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Eterna as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Eterna are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Eterna is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Eterna has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Eterna related warnings section.
Eterna can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Eterna in conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Eterna contraindications section.
Additionally, Eterna may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Eterna is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Eterna 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Eterna safe for pregnant women?
Eterna is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Eterna safe during breastfeeding?
Eterna may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Eterna on the Kidneys?
Eterna does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Eterna on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Eterna. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Eterna on the Heart?
Eterna 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.
Eterna 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 Eterna unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eterna habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Eterna.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Eterna as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Eterna should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Eterna is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Eterna
You can take Eterna with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eterna
Taking alcohol with Eterna can be dangerous.
Yes, headache is one of the common side effects of Eterna. Apply balms and take a mild painkiller if a headache is of throbbing nature. Additionally, headaches can be prevented by doing yoga and meditation, by keeping away from electronic gadgets and computers, by eating light food and listening to relaxing music.
No, Eterna is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.
It is not recommended that you discontinue taking Eterna on your own. Discontinuing Eterna may lead to unwanted side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy such as excessive vomiting. You must speak to your doctor first as this will help you to take an informed decision.
Eterna is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Eterna has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. The initial dose is usually taken half an hour before chemotherapy, 1 to 2 hours before radiation therapy and 1 hour before a surgery. Additional doses can be suggested by the doctor as per the individual requirements.
Yes, Eterna may cause drowsiness because this drug has been reported to induce sleep. Ensure you do not drive or do some high precision work. To avoid excessive drowsiness with this medicine you are encouraged to take adequate night-time sleep, keeping distractions out of the bedroom, going to sleep and getting up at consistent times, eating light at lunchtime, putting in some form of a physical activity, avoiding taking naps during the day, and avoiding alcohol at night.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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