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Coglan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Coglan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Coglan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Coglan are Back Pain, Muscle Ache, Joint pain. While these are the most often observed Coglan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Coglan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Coglan has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Coglan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Coglan related warnings section.
Coglan is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Coglan contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Coglan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Coglan is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Coglan 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 Coglan safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Coglan for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Coglan safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Coglan in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Coglan is unavailable.
What is the effect of Coglan on the Kidneys?
Coglan may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Coglan on the Liver?
Using Coglan does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Coglan on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Coglan on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Coglan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Coglan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Coglan habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Coglan.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Coglan since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Coglan only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Coglan is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Coglan
Taking Coglan with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Coglan
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Coglan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Coglan does not cause significant weight gain. However, if you notice any unusual weight gain while taking this drug, then there is a possibility that it might be due to some medical condition or a sedentary lifestyle. You are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Yes, it is safe to take Coglan for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. In some people, however, it may cause some side effects like chest pain, muscle, joint or bone pain. rash, and shortness of breath Please inform your doctor if you suffer from any of these side effects.
Coglan is the brand name for tranexamic acid. It belongs to class drugs known as antifibrinolytics. It is available in the form of injection and tablets. It is used to prevent or reduce hemorrhage in patients struggling with hemophilia, to lessen the need for a replacement therapy during and after a tooth extraction procedure, and for managing excessive bleeding during surgery, trauma and menstruation.
No, Coglan doesn't prolong periods. It may or may not shorten the duration of the period because it mainly reduces the blood loss during periods.
You can take Coglan for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take Coglan for a longer period of time without talking to your doctor first.
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; Lysteda™ (tranexamic acid)
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