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Luprex is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Luprex have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Luprex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Luprex also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach ache. Some other side effects of Luprex have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Luprex normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Luprex's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Luprex related warnings talks about Luprex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Luprex is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Luprex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Luprex have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Luprex, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Luprex 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Luprex safe for pregnant women?
Luprex is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Luprex safe during breastfeeding?
Luprex does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Luprex on the Kidneys?
Luprex may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Luprex on the Liver?
Luprex is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Luprex on the Heart?
Luprex is not harmful for the heart.
Luprex 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 Luprex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Luprex habit forming or addictive?
Luprex is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Luprex since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Luprex only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Luprex is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Luprex
Taking Luprex with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Luprex
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Luprex.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754
