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Leonate is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
The optimal dosage of Leonate 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Leonate include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Leonate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Leonate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Leonate has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Leonate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Leonate related warnings section.
Leonate is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Leonate contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Leonate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Leonate, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Leonate 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 Leonate safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Leonate. It is best to stop taking Leonate immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Leonate safe during breastfeeding?
Leonate may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Leonate, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Leonate.
What is the effect of Leonate on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Leonate on kidneys.
What is the effect of Leonate on the Liver?
Leonate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Leonate on the Heart?
Leonate has very mild side effects on the heart.
Leonate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leonate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Leonate habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Leonate.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Leonate. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Leonate only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Leonate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Leonate
Taking Leonate with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Leonate
Information about the interaction of Leonate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830
