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Knott is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fever, Pain. Other than this, Knott has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Knott is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Knott as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Knott go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Knott has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Knott has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Knott related warnings section.
Knott can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Knott in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Knott are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Knott may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Knott, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Knott is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Knott is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Knott safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Knott on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Knott safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Knott in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Knott is unavailable.
What is the effect of Knott on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Knott on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Knott on the Liver?
Effects of Knott on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Knott on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Knott. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Knott should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Knott unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Knott habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Knott has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Knott as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Knott only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Knott is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Knott
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Knott, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Knott
Consuming Knott with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Knott can be taken with paracetamol. There is no drug interaction found between them.
Knott is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)
Knott is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis and for fever.
No, Knott does not cause weight gain because of medication increase in cellular metabolism occur in skeletal muscles (voluntary muscle), due to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (loss of coupling between respiration and ATP (adenosine triphosphate which stores energy) production.
Knott is a painkiller, not an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat the short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions such as sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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