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Kividol Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The alternative uses of Kividol Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Kividol Injection 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Kividol Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Kividol Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Kividol Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Kividol Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Kividol Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Kividol Injection in conditions like Depression, Arrhythmia, Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kividol Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Kividol Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Kividol Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Kividol Injection 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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Is the use of Kividol Injection safe for pregnant women?
Kividol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Kividol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Kividol Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Kividol may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Kividol should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Kividol Injection on the Kidneys?
Kividol is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Kividol Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Kividol on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Kividol Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Kividol rarely affect the heart.
Kividol Injection 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 Kividol Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kividol Injection habit forming or addictive?
Kividol Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kividol Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Kividol Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Kividol Injection works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kividol Injection
It is safe to take Kividol Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kividol Injection
Taking Kividol Injection with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Haldol® (haloperidol)