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Pilagan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Glaucoma. The alternative uses of Pilagan have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pilagan. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Pilagan also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating, Visual Disturbance. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pilagan as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Pilagan are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Pilagan's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Pilagan related warnings talks about Pilagan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Pilagan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pilagan in conditions like Uveitis, Glaucoma, Iritis. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pilagan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pilagan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pilagan is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Pilagan 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Pilagan safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Pilagan during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Pilagan safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Pilagan for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Pilagan on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Pilagan. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Pilagan on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Pilagan. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Pilagan on the Heart?
Pilagan can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Pilagan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pilagan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pilagan habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pilagan.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pilagan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Pilagan, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pilagan in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pilagan
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Pilagan, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pilagan
Taking Pilagan 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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