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Ethimin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ethimin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Ethimin 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ethimin as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ethimin 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 Ethimin is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ethimin related warnings talks about Ethimin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Ethimin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Ethimin may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ethimin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ethimin 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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Is the use of Ethimin safe for pregnant women?
Ethimin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Ethimin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Ethimin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Ethimin on the Kidneys?
Ethimin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ethimin on the Liver?
Ethimin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ethimin on the Heart?
Using Ethimin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Ethimin 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 Ethimin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ethimin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ethimin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ethimin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ethimin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ethimin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ethimin
Taking Ethimin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ethimin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ethimin.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Minocin® (minocycline hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 782-783
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1195
