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Somavent Max is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Somavent Max have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Somavent Max depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Somavent Max include Heartburn. While these are the most often observed Somavent Max side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Somavent Max are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Somavent Max is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Somavent Max's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Somavent Max related warnings section.
Somavent Max can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Somavent Max in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Other contraindications of Somavent Max have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Somavent Max may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Somavent Max is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Somavent Max 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 Somavent Max safe for pregnant women?
Somavent Max 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 Somavent Max safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Somavent Max may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Somavent Max should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Somavent Max on the Kidneys?
Somavent Max rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Somavent Max on the Liver?
Somavent Max may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Somavent Max on the Heart?
Somavent Max has very mild side effects on the heart.
Somavent Max should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Somavent Max unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Somavent Max habit forming or addictive?
Somavent Max is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Somavent Max
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Somavent Max, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Somavent Max
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Somavent Max with alcohol.
No, Somavent Max does not cause erectile dysfunction. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. It is not a known side effect of this drug.
Take Somavent Max once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach. For asthma Somavent Max has to be taken preferably in the evening but for prevention of breathing difficulty during exercise, you should take medicine at least 2 hours before the exercise. However, if you taking Somavent Max once on daily basis then you do not need to take an extra dose to prevent breathing difficulties before exercise.
Yes, Somavent Max is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as fever, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
No, use of Somavent Max does not cause weight loss in the patient. However, if you notice any unusual weight loss then consult it with your doctor.
Yes, Somavent Max help with bronchitis. Somavent Max block the action of leukotriene which is responsible for narrowing the airways. By blocking the leukotriene Somavent Max prevents the narrowing of airways.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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