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Nam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension, Tablet. Fever, Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Nam has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Nam 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nam can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Nam has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Nam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nam is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Nam have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Nam have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nam is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Nam 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
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Is the use of Nam safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Nam on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Nam safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Nam on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Nam will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Nam on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Nam can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Nam on the Liver?
Nam may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Nam on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Nam. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Nam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nam habit forming or addictive?
Nam 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 Nam since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Nam is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Nam for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nam
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Nam with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nam
Taking Nam with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Ideally Nam is not prescribed by a doctor for a toothache. However, in the absence of painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen etc, nimesulide can be taken to get instant relief from tooth pain. Generally, for treating toothache arising due to dental cavities and dental procedures ibuprofen along with antibiotics are recommended by dentists to reduce swelling and pain.
Nam is a prescription drug so do not self-medicate. It can be harmful to take this medicine without proper recommendation.
Nam is a painkiller, not an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat the short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions such as sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.
No, Nam cannot be taken in stomach pain because Nam has adverse gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Yes, Nam can be taken with paracetamol. There is no drug interaction found between them.
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 203-204