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Actide 0.05 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Acromegaly. Secondary and off-label uses of Actide 0.05 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Actide 0.05 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Actide 0.05 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Weight gain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Actide 0.05 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Actide 0.05 Injection 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.
Actide 0.05 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Actide 0.05 Injection related warnings talks about Actide 0.05 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Actide 0.05 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Actide 0.05 Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Actide 0.05 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Actide 0.05 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Actide 0.05 Injection 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 Actide 0.05 Injection safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Actide on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Actide 0.05 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Actide in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Actide 0.05 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Actide. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Actide 0.05 Injection on the Liver?
Actide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Actide 0.05 Injection on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Actide. 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.
Actide 0.05 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actide 0.05 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actide 0.05 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Actide 0.05 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Actide 0.05 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Actide 0.05 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Actide 0.05 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Actide 0.05 Injection
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Actide 0.05 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actide 0.05 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Actide 0.05 Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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