New Year Bumper Sale @ Rs. 1 X
Tam, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Myoclonus. Tam also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tam. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Tam also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Rash, Confusion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tam as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tam is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Tam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Tam contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Tam with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tam is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tam 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tam is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Tam safe for pregnant women?
Tam can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Tam, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tam safe during breastfeeding?
Tam may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tam on the Kidneys?
Tam may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tam on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Tam on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Tam on the Heart?
Side effects of Tam rarely affect the heart.
Tam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tam habit forming or addictive?
Tam does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tam, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Tam can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Tam is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Tam is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tam
Taking Tam with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tam
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tam as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience