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Ertican is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Colorectal Cancer. The alternative uses of Ertican have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Ertican 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Ertican also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Weakness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ertican can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ertican are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Ertican's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ertican has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ertican related warnings section.
Ertican can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ertican in conditions like Dehydration, Diarrhea (Loose Motions). Some other conditions that can be affected by Ertican are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ertican may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Ertican, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ertican 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 Ertican safe for pregnant women?
Ertican should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Ertican safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Ertican. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Ertican on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ertican on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ertican on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Ertican. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ertican on the Heart?
Ertican is not harmful for the heart.
Ertican 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 Ertican unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ertican habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ertican is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ertican as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ertican should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ertican for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ertican
Taking Ertican with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ertican
Information about the interaction of Ertican and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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