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Headon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Growth Hormone Deficiency are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Headon have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Headon. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Headon also has some side effects, the most common being Soreness or burning inside of mouth, Sneezing, Pain or discomfort. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Headon as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Headon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Headon's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Headon has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Headon related warnings section.
Headon can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Headon in conditions like Angioedema. Other contraindications of Headon have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Headon have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Headon is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Headon 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 Headon safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Headon on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Headon safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Headon in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Headon on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Headon on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Headon on the Liver?
Headon is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Headon on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Headon. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Headon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Headon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Headon habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Headon has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Headon as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Headon only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Headon in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Headon
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Headon and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Headon
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Headon with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norditropin® (somatropin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 237