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Tugain 5% Solution is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Solution. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hair Loss, Baldness, Alopecia. Secondary and off-label uses of Tugain 5% Solution have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Tugain 5% Solution depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Tugain 5% Solution are Flushing, Bloating or fullness, Swelling. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tugain 5% Solution can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tugain 5% Solution 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.
It is also important to note that Tugain 5% Solution has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Tugain 5% Solution's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tugain 5% Solution related warnings section.
Tugain 5% Solution can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tugain 5% Solution in conditions like Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angina.
Drug interactions for Tugain 5% Solution have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Tugain 5% Solution, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Tugain 5% Solution 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.
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Is the use of Tugain 5% Solution safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tugain. If you are pregnant, do not take Tugain without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tugain 5% Solution safe during breastfeeding?
Tugain should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tugain 5% Solution on the Kidneys?
Tugain does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tugain 5% Solution on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Tugain on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Tugain 5% Solution on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Tugain on the heart have been reported.
Tugain 5% Solution 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 Tugain 5% Solution unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tugain 5% Solution habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tugain 5% Solution.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tugain 5% Solution, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Tugain 5% Solution can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Tugain 5% Solution should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Tugain 5% Solution in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Tugain 5% Solution
It is safe to take Tugain 5% Solution with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tugain 5% Solution
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tugain 5% Solution as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Tugain might be used for bread growth. Although Tugain is approved only for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (hair loss) but a clinical study has found that Tugain is very effective for bread enhancement by increasing hair counts.
No, Tugain should not be used on the same day of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment because the scalp has been injected with activated platelets. Hence, the use of any topical substance up to 24 hours of the procedure is not recommended by dermatologists. You can continue use Tugain from the next day of the procedure or as advised by your doctor.
No, hair growth by Tugain is not permanent. You might have to use Tugain continuously to maintain normal hair growth in the affected area.
Yes, Tugain may cause acne. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of acne is not known. If you are experiencing acne after using this drug, then you are advised to use a cream containing salicylic acid.
Tugain contains minoxidil which is a vasodilator and it works by causing dilation of blood vessels which reduces the blood pressure. For hair loss, it is presumed that Tugain works by directly stimulating the resting hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the skin of the applied area which promotes hair follicles growth.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 567
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Loniten® (minoxidil)