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Syncapone, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Syncapone have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Syncapone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Syncapone also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Infection. Some other side effects of Syncapone have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Syncapone go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Syncapone has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Syncapone related warnings talks about Syncapone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Syncapone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Depression are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Syncapone are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Syncapone have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Syncapone, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Syncapone 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 Syncapone safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Syncapone. It is best to stop taking Syncapone immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Syncapone safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Syncapone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Syncapone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Syncapone on the Kidneys?
Syncapone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Syncapone on the Liver?
Side effects of Syncapone rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Syncapone on the Heart?
You can take Syncapone without any fear of damage to the heart.
Syncapone 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 Syncapone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Syncapone habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Syncapone has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Syncapone
Syncapone may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Syncapone
Taking Syncapone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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