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Plavas Benefits & Uses

Plavas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Heart Attack
Angina
Stroke
Pain

Other Benefits

Joint Pain (Read More - How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally: Best Home Remedies)
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Blood Clotting Disorders
Kawasaki Disease
Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)
Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Headache
Heart Failure
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia
Peripheral Vascular Disease

Plavas 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: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Kawasaki Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Plavas Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Plavas is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm

Moderate

Gastrointestinal discomfort
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Reduced blood platelets
Intestinal Ulcer
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Bleeding
Peripheral Edema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dyspepsia
पेट दर्द
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Acid Reflux
Diarrhoea
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Headache
Rash
Itching or burning
Vertigo

Common

Chest Pain

Plavas Related Warnings

Is the use of Plavas safe for pregnant women?

Plavas can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Plavas, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Plavas safe during breastfeeding?

Plavas may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Plavas on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Plavas on kidney have been reported.

Moderate
What is the effect of Plavas on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Plavas. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Safe
What is the effect of Plavas on the Heart?

Plavas has very mild side effects on the heart.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Plavas with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Captopril

Abciximab

Codeine

Phenylephrine

Aspirin

Phenytoin

Pantoprazole

Abciximab

Warfarin

Heparin

Mild

Tolbutamide

Plavas Contraindications

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

Allergy
Bleeding
Asthma
Gout
Reye's syndrome
Peptic Ulcer
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Bleeding
Trauma
Peptic Ulcer
Aplastic Anemia
Infections
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Plavas

Is this Plavas habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Plavas is addictive.

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

Plavas does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Plavas should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Plavas in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Plavas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Plavas

Some foods when eaten with Plavas can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Plavas

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Plavas with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Plavas

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Plavas a blood thinner?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Plavas is used as an anticoagulant (blood thinner ) because low doses of this medicine have been effective in preventing brain and heart-related disorders such as myocardial infarction (heart attack) and strokes.

Question over 5 years ago

Can i take Plavas for stomach pain?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, ideally Plavas can't be taken in stomach pain because Plavas has adverse reaction regarding gastrointestinal experiences such as dyspepsia, raised liver enzyme, hepatitis, Reye's Syndrome.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Plavas work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Plavas primarily relieves pain because it is an analgesic. It also reduces inflammations (swellings) arising due to injuries and infections in the body. Apart from being an analgesic, it works by preventing strokes and other heart-related disorders by, the blood and reducing thromboxane (a chemical) responsible for making the platelets sticky. Hence by this action, it prevents blood clots which further prevents strokes and heart blockages.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Plavas cause sleepiness?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Plavas does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Plavas has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Plavas may lead to seizures, cerebral edema, coma, confusion, and dizziness.

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Plavas on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuation of Plavas on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.