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Tilemetin Information

Tilemetin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Amebiasis.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tilemetin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Tilemetin also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Weakness. Some other side effects of Tilemetin have been listed ahead. These side effects of Tilemetin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tilemetin is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Tilemetin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tilemetin related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Tilemetin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Tilemetin 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 Tilemetin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Tilemetin Benefits & Uses
Tilemetin Dosage & How to Take
Tilemetin Side Effects
Tilemetin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tilemetin with Other Drugs
Tilemetin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tilemetin
Tilemetin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tilemetin Benefits & Uses

Tilemetin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Amebiasis

Tilemetin Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tilemetin Related Warnings

Is the use of Tilemetin safe for pregnant women?

Tilemetin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Tilemetin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Tilemetin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Tilemetin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Tilemetin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Tilemetin again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tilemetin on the Kidneys?

Tilemetin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tilemetin on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Tilemetin on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Tilemetin will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tilemetin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Tilemetin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tilemetin with Other Drugs

Tilemetin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Tilemetin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tilemetin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Juberg-Marsidi Syndrome
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tilemetin

Is this Tilemetin habit forming or addictive?

Tilemetin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tilemetin. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tilemetin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tilemetin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tilemetin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tilemetin

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Tilemetin together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tilemetin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tilemetin.

Unknown