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Flextra D, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Flextra D also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Flextra D is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Flextra D are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flextra D as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Flextra D normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flextra D is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Flextra D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flextra D related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Flextra D since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Flextra D are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Flextra D may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flextra D is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Flextra D 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flextra D is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Flextra D safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Flextra D during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Flextra D safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Flextra D in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Flextra D on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Flextra D on kidney, information on safety of Flextra D for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Flextra D on the Liver?
Side effects of Flextra D on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Flextra D on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Flextra D on heart. So it is not known whether taking Flextra D will cause side effects on heart or not.
Flextra D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flextra D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flextra D habit forming or addictive?
Flextra D does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Flextra D
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Flextra D with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flextra D
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flextra D and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Flextra D is not a steroid. It contains glucosamine which is a precursor of glycosaminoglycans that is used as a dietary supplement to provide relief from symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
Flextra D contains glucosamine which is presumed to work by stimulating the synthesis of naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans in our body. Both of these are major components of joint cartilage as well as and synovial fluid and their synthesis may help in the rebuilding of cartilage which can provide relief to the patient from pain and inflammation.
No, Flextra D does not increase blood sugar but its possibility cannot be ruled out. It might affect your blood sugar levels hence if you are suffering from diabetes then you are advised to keep a check on your blood sugar levels on daily basis and notify your doctor in case of any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.
Yes, Flextra D might cause joint pain (arthralgia) if it is taken in more than the recommended doses, However, this effect is unharmful and reversible in nature and it resolves after discontinuation of this drug.
No, Flextra D does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
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