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Etrik P is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Etrik P have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Etrik P 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 side effects typically associated with Etrik P include Nausea or vomiting, Heartburn, Gastritis. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Etrik P can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Etrik P go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Etrik P has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Etrik P's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Etrik P can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Etrik P in conditions like Liver Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Kidney Disease. The section on Etrik P contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Etrik P with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Etrik P is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Etrik P 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
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Is the use of Etrik P safe for pregnant women?
Etrik P is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Etrik P safe during breastfeeding?
Etrik P is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Etrik P on the Kidneys?
Etrik P rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Etrik P on the Liver?
Etrik P may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Etrik P on the Heart?
Etrik P may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Etrik P 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 Etrik P unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etrik P habit forming or addictive?
Etrik P is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Etrik P
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Etrik P, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etrik P
Taking Etrik P with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
It is recommended to avoid taking Etrik P with diclofenac because both belong to the same category which may increase the risk of side effects associated with the GIT (Gastrointestinal tract). Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Take Etrik P as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
Etrik P comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day but taken in empty stomach work faster. So, take it without food if you need quick relief from pain. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, heart problem, kidney problem, and stomach ulcer.
Yes, Etrik P can cause water retention (fluid retention or edema). It is common side effects of this drug. However, if you are experiencing water retention ( fluid retention or edema) after consuming this drug then do not hesitate to inform a doctor without further delay.
Yes, Etrik P can cause kidney problem. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. Few people may experience kidney malfunctioning ranging from slight to moderate. You are recommended to get your kidney function test (KFT) done periodically when taking this drug. Do not hesitate to discuss with your doctor if you are in doubt.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
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