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Madam is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression.
The optimal dosage of Madam is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Madam as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Madam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Madam is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Madam has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Madam related warnings section.
Madam is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency are examples of such conditions. The section on Madam contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Madam may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Madam, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Madam is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Madam safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Madam. It is best to stop taking Madam immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Madam safe during breastfeeding?
Madam should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Madam on the Kidneys?
Madam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Madam on the Liver?
Side effects of Madam rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Madam on the Heart?
Side effects of Madam rarely affect the heart.
Madam 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 Madam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Madam habit forming or addictive?
Madam is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Madam. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Madam should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Madam can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Madam
Taking Madam with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Madam
Taking Madam with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 324-326