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Roxipen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Other than this, Roxipen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Roxipen 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 most common side effects of Roxipen are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Roxipen have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Roxipen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Roxipen's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Roxipen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Roxipen related warnings section.
Roxipen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Roxipen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Roxipen is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Roxipen 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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Is the use of Roxipen safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Roxipen in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Roxipen safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Roxipen in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Roxipen on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Roxipen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Roxipen on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Roxipen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Roxipen only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Roxipen on the Heart?
Roxipen has very mild side effects on the heart.
Roxipen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Roxipen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Roxipen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Roxipen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Roxipen, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Roxipen can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Roxipen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Roxipen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Roxipen
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Roxipen, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Roxipen
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Roxipen with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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