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Risoweek is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Post Menopausal Osteoporosis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Risoweek has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Risoweek depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Risoweek include Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). While these are the most often observed Risoweek side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Risoweek normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Risoweek has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Risoweek's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Risoweek can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Risoweek in conditions like Infections, Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Risoweek contraindications section.
Besides this, Risoweek may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Risoweek is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Risoweek 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
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Is the use of Risoweek safe for pregnant women?
Risoweek can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Risoweek safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Risoweek. If you see any side effects, stop taking Risoweek immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Risoweek again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Risoweek on the Kidneys?
Risoweek may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Risoweek on the Liver?
Risoweek has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Risoweek on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Risoweek on the heart have been reported.
Risoweek 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 Risoweek unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Risoweek habit forming or addictive?
Risoweek does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Risoweek will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Risoweek is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Risoweek for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Risoweek
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Risoweek together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Risoweek
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Risoweek and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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