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Retelex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Attack.
The optimal dosage of Retelex is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Retelex include Nausea or vomiting, Decreased blood pressure, injection site bleeding. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Retelex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Retelex normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Retelex has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Retelex has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Retelex related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Retelex contraindications section.
Additionally, Retelex may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Retelex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Retelex is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Is the use of Retelex safe for pregnant women?
Retelex can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Retelex, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Retelex safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Retelex as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Retelex on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Retelex on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Retelex on the Liver?
Retelex is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Retelex on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Retelex on the heart have been reported.
Retelex 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 Retelex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Retelex habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Retelex.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Retelex, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Retelex can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Retelex should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Retelex for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Retelex
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Retelex and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Retelex
Information about the interaction of Retelex and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 627
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1198-1202