Lemen Information

Lemen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Failure.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lemen. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Lemen include Decreased blood pressure, Nausea or vomiting, Insomnia. Normally, these side effects of Lemen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Lemen's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lemen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lemen related warnings section.

Lemen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lemen contraindications section.

Besides this, Lemen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Lemen is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Lemen Benefits & Uses
Lemen Dosage & How to Take
Lemen Side Effects
Lemen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lemen with Other Drugs
Lemen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lemen
Lemen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lemen Benefits & Uses

Lemen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Lemen Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Loading dose: 6-24 mcg/kg over 10 min followed by 0.05-0.2 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion, adjust according to response.
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Loading dose: 6-24 mcg/kg over 10 min followed by 0.05-0.2 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion, adjust according to response.

Lemen Related Warnings

Is the use of Lemen safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Lemen during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Lemen safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Lemen on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Lemen will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lemen on the Kidneys?

Lemen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lemen on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Lemen on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lemen on the Heart?

Lemen is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lemen with Other Drugs

Lemen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Lemen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lemen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Lemen

Is this Lemen habit forming or addictive?

Lemen does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lemen. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Lemen only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Lemen is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Lemen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lemen

Taking Lemen with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lemen

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lemen.

Unknown