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Wokadine M is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Secondary and off-label uses of Wokadine M have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Wokadine M depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Wokadine M are Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Wokadine M as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Wokadine M are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Wokadine M is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Wokadine M related warnings talks about Wokadine M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Wokadine M can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Wokadine M in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other contraindications of Wokadine M have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Wokadine M with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Wokadine M, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Wokadine M 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 Wokadine M safe for pregnant women?
Wokadine M may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Wokadine M again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Wokadine M safe during breastfeeding?
Wokadine M may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Wokadine M, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Wokadine M.
What is the effect of Wokadine M on the Kidneys?
Wokadine M does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wokadine M on the Liver?
Using Wokadine M does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Wokadine M on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Wokadine M for the heart.
Wokadine M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Wokadine M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wokadine M habit forming or addictive?
Wokadine M is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Wokadine M
Taking Wokadine M with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wokadine M
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Wokadine M with alcohol will be.
No, Wokadine M cannot cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There are no known cases. However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out exact the cause for high blood sugar levels.
Yes, Wokadine M is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.
No, Wokadine M is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.
No, Wokadine M is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
Wokadine M can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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