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Hepmend 150 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Fatty Liver are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Hepmend 150 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Hepmend 150 Tablet 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.
Common side effects of Hepmend 150 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Hepmend 150 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Hepmend 150 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hepmend 150 Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Hepmend 150 Tablet related warnings talks about Hepmend 150 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hepmend 150 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Hepmend 150 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Hepmend 150 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Hepmend 150 Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Hepmend 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Hepmend will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Hepmend 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hepmend on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hepmend will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Hepmend 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Hepmend on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hepmend 150 Tablet on the Liver?
Hepmend is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Hepmend 150 Tablet on the Heart?
Hepmend is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepmend 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hepmend 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Hepmend 150 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Hepmend 150 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Hepmend 150 Tablet is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hepmend 150 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hepmend 150 Tablet
Taking Hepmend 150 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepmend 150 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Hepmend 150 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Hepmend is helpful in hepatic encephalopathy which is a brain disorder that causes a decline in the functioning of the brain due to the accumulation of ammonia caused by liver damage. Hepmend works by promoting the synthesis of glutamine in our body which is an amino acid that binds with ammonia, this binding results in the formation of a complex which is non-toxic in nature and easily removed from the body by kidneys in urine. Thus Hepmend helps in inactivation or detoxification and removal of these harmful excessive levels of ammonia which restores its balance in our body.
No, Hepmend does not cause low blood pressure (hypotension). If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision (symptoms of low blood pressure) after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides and discuss with the doctor.
Hepmend is a brand name of L-ornithine L-aspartate and it comes in various dosage forms such as a tablet, sachet, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drug known as hepatic protectors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hyperammonemia (high levels of ammonia in blood) that results from liver diseases such as liver cirrhosis (liver damage caused by long-term alcohol consumption or untreated hepatitis), fatty liver (deposition of fat in the liver), and hepatitis (inflammation of liver due to viral infection). Hepmend is also used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (a brain disorder that causes a decline in the functioning of the brain due to the accumulation of ammonia in which results from the liver damage).
Ideally, oral Hepmend should be taken by mouth 2 - 3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Hepmend can be taken with or with food as the presence of food normally does not affect its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with diabetes mellitus and fructose intolerance.
Yes, Hepmend causes nausea and vomiting, but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.
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