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Natrilam is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Natrilam have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Natrilam depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Natrilam as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Natrilam normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Natrilam's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Natrilam has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Natrilam related warnings section.
Natrilam is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Natrilam contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Natrilam have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Natrilam, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Natrilam 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 Natrilam safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Natrilam safely.
Is the use of Natrilam safe during breastfeeding?
Natrilam is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Natrilam on the Kidneys?
Natrilam does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Natrilam on the Liver?
Natrilam has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Natrilam on the Heart?
Side effects of Natrilam rarely affect the heart.
Natrilam 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 Natrilam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Natrilam habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Natrilam has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Natrilam
Taking Natrilam with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Natrilam
Taking Natrilam with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Natrilam can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Natrilam and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Natrilam has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Natrilam does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
No, Natrilam does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Natrilam might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
No, use of Natrilam has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
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