Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Questa is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Questa depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Questa is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
|
Adult(Male) |
|
Geriatric |
|
Is the use of Questa safe for pregnant women?
Questa can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Questa, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Questa safe during breastfeeding?
Questa should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Questa on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Questa on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Questa on the Liver?
Questa may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Questa on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Questa on the heart have been reported.
Questa 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 Questa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Questa habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Questa has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Questa can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Questa should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Questa is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Questa
Taking Questa with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Questa
Consuming Questa with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Questa may cause increased thirst but it occurs only in a few cases. This is because Questa sometimes causes low levels of sodium (hyponatremia) which leads to increased thirst. This side effect is reversible and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
No, Questa should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can result in very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Ideally, Questa should be taken once in a day at any time or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with the food or without the food as food. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, mania, and improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Questa causes a headache. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Questa does not cause significant weight gain. However, if you notice any unusual weight gain while taking this drug, then there is a possibility that it might be due to some medical condition or a sedentary lifestyle. You are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 520-522