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Vorik is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. The alternative uses of Vorik have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vorik. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Vorik side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Vorik are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Vorik is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Vorik related warnings talks about Vorik's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Vorik is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Vorik have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Vorik 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 Vorik is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Vorik 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 Vorik safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Vorik. If you are pregnant, do not take Vorik without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Vorik safe during breastfeeding?
Vorik has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vorik on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Vorik on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Vorik on the Liver?
Vorik may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Vorik on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Vorik. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Vorik 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 Vorik unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vorik habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Vorik is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Vorik will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Vorik only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vorik cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Vorik
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Vorik, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vorik
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Vorik as it can have severe side effects.
No, Vorik does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Vorik has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
Yes, Vorik is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.
Discontinuation of Vorik on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, you can take Vorik for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
No, Vorik does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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