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Kivicalm, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Kivicalm have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Kivicalm depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Kivicalm also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Kivicalm can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Kivicalm 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, Kivicalm's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Kivicalm related warnings talks about Kivicalm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Kivicalm is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Heart Failure, Dementia are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kivicalm contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Kivicalm have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Kivicalm is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Kivicalm 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 Kivicalm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Kivicalm. It is best to stop taking Kivicalm immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Kivicalm safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Kivicalm. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Kivicalm on the Kidneys?
Kivicalm has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kivicalm on the Liver?
Kivicalm may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Kivicalm on the Heart?
Kivicalm is not harmful for the heart.
Kivicalm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kivicalm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kivicalm habit forming or addictive?
Kivicalm does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Kivicalm
You can take Kivicalm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kivicalm
Consuming Kivicalm with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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 439-440
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 433
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Artane (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)