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Mephentine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Low Blood Pressure.
The optimal dosage of Mephentine is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mephentine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mephentine 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.
It is also important to note that Mephentine has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mephentine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mephentine related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Mephentine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Mephentine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mephentine is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mephentine 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 Mephentine safe for pregnant women?
Mephentine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Mephentine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mephentine safe during breastfeeding?
Mephentine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Mephentine on the Kidneys?
Mephentine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mephentine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Mephentine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Mephentine on the Heart?
Mephentine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mephentine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mephentine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mephentine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mephentine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mephentine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mephentine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mephentine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mephentine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mephentine
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mephentine together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mephentine
Information about the interaction of Mephentine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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 136