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Intensic is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Colorectal Cancer. The alternative uses of Intensic have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Intensic depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Intensic are Fatigue, Weakness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Intensic as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Intensic are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Intensic's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Intensic related warnings talks about Intensic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Intensic is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Diarrhea (Loose Motions) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Intensic are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Intensic with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Intensic is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Intensic 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 Intensic safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Intensic. If you are pregnant, do not take Intensic without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Intensic safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Intensic. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Intensic on the Kidneys?
Intensic rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Intensic on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Intensic. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Intensic only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Intensic on the Heart?
Intensic is not harmful for the heart.
Intensic 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 Intensic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Intensic habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Intensic has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Intensic you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Intensic only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Intensic for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Intensic
You can take Intensic with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Intensic
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Intensic and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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