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Walagat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Other than this, Walagat has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Walagat. 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 Walagat are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Walagat as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Walagat are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Walagat's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Walagat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Walagat related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) must refrain from the use of Walagat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Walagat are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Walagat may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Walagat is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Walagat 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 Walagat safe for pregnant women?
Walagat may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Walagat again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Walagat safe during breastfeeding?
Walagat may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Walagat on the Kidneys?
Walagat does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Walagat on the Liver?
Using Walagat does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Walagat on the Heart?
Walagat is completely safe for the heart.
Walagat 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 Walagat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Walagat habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Walagat.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Walagat will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Taking Walagat may cause some problems.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Walagat in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Walagat
Some foods when eaten with Walagat can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Walagat
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Walagat and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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