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Paa is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Paa has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Paa depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Paa have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Paa 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 Paa has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Paa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Paa related warnings section.
Paa is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Asthma, Bleeding, Stomach Infection as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Paa contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Paa may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Paa is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Paa 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Paa safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Paa will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Paa safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Paa in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Paa is unavailable.
What is the effect of Paa on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Paa on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Paa on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Paa on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Paa on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Paa on the heart, information on safety of Paa for the heart is unavailable.
Paa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Paa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Paa habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Paa has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Paa. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
No, Paa is not completely safe as it has some side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Paa in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Paa
Taking Paa with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Paa
Information about the interaction of Paa and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Paa can cause bleeding problems, ulcers, and perforation in stomach and intestine. These complications might develop during any phase of the treatment without warning symptoms. The risk may be aggravated for people who consume NSAIDs for a long period of time, who are elderly, who have poor health and who drink alcohol while taking Paa. It is important that you talk to your doctor if you ever had ulcers or any kind of bleeding disorders. Talk to your doctor immediately if you start developing symptoms like vomiting with blood, bloody stools, heartburn, and stomach pain
Paa is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Paa is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).
During pain caused due to an injury, the brain releases a chemical known as prostaglandins. This chemical is also often responsible for causing fever, swelling or inflammation. Ibuprofen blocks the synthesis of this chemical and exerts its action.
Yes, Paa can cause weight gain. Weight gain is one of the adverse effects of taking it as it causes fluid retention or worsens the existing fluid retention. It is therefore important that if you notice these changes in your body and immediately speak to a doctor in case of an adverse reaction to Paa. Do not use it for long-term until and unless recommended.
Paa should be taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Longterm use is associated with various adverse effects like stomach upset, kidney damage, heart problems, etc., therefore, stop the usage if you experience any adverse effect.
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