Platoxin Benefits & Uses

Platoxin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Platoxin Dosage & How to Take

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

Platoxin Related Warnings

Is the use of Platoxin safe for pregnant women?

Platoxin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Platoxin safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Platoxin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Platoxin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Platoxin on the Kidneys?

Platoxin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Platoxin on the Liver?

Platoxin can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Platoxin on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Platoxin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Platoxin with Other Drugs

Platoxin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Clozapine

Fentanyl

Etanercept

Haloperidol

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Moderate

Aspirin

Azithromycin

Platoxin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Platoxin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Platoxin

Is this Platoxin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Platoxin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Platoxin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Platoxin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Platoxin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Platoxin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Platoxin

It is safe to take Platoxin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Platoxin

Taking alcohol with Platoxin can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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