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Polykaa Kit is a prescription medicine. Other than this, Polykaa Kit has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Polykaa Kit 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.
The side effects typically associated with Polykaa Kit include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Polykaa Kit have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Polykaa Kit are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Polykaa Kit is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Polykaa Kit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Polykaa Kit related warnings section.
Polykaa Kit is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Polykaa Kit contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Polykaa Kit with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Polykaa Kit is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Polykaa Kit 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Polykaa Kit is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Polykaa Kit safe for pregnant women?
Polykaa Kit should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Polykaa Kit safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Polykaa Kit on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Polykaa Kit on the Kidneys?
Polykaa Kit may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Polykaa Kit on the Liver?
Polykaa Kit is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Polykaa Kit on the Heart?
Polykaa Kit has very mild side effects on the heart.
Polykaa Kit 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 Polykaa Kit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Polykaa Kit habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Polykaa Kit has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Polykaa Kit
When consumed with certain foods, Polykaa Kit may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Polykaa Kit
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Polykaa Kit with alcohol will be.
Yes, Polykaa Kit can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Polykaa Kit works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
Yes, Polykaa Kit is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Polykaa Kit might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
Yes, Polykaa Kit has been reported to cause diarrhea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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