Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Hepzem 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). Hepzem 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).

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Hepzem may cause stomach pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience stomach pain after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller and apply balm and take rest. Even after that if the pain does not subside or becomes more severe then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Take Hepzem as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Hepzem 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.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Hepzem is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at a regular dose which occurs in a few cases only such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.