Alkapil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Kidney Stones. Secondary and off-label uses of Alkapil have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alkapil. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Alkapil also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Stomach ache. Some other side effects of Alkapil have been listed ahead. These side effects of Alkapil are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Alkapil's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Alkapil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Alkapil related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Alkapil are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Alkapil may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alkapil is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Alkapil 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alkapil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Alkapil safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Alkapil during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Alkapil safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Alkapil for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Alkapil on the Kidneys?
Alkapil rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alkapil on the Liver?
Side effects of Alkapil on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Alkapil on the Heart?
Alkapil is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alkapil 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 Alkapil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alkapil habit forming or addictive?
Alkapil is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Alkapil as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alkapil only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alkapil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alkapil
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Alkapil, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkapil
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alkapil and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Alkapil causes stomach cramps, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience severe stomach cramps after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor immediately.
No, Alkapil should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Alkapil is a brand name of disodium Hydrogen Citrate and it comes in liquid dosage form (syrup). It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as alkalinizing agents. It is used for the treatment of gout (a type of arthritis that occurs due to the formation and deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints). It is also used for the prevention of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) and treatment of acidosis (decrease in blood pH levels). Sometimes it is used along with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections.
Alkapil contains disodium Hydrogen Citrate (an alkalinizing agent) which is metabolized into bicarbonate. Bicarbonate causes an increase in pH of urine (alkalinizes urine) by promoting the excretion of free bicarbonate ions, this leads to increase in solubility of cysteine which is present in the urine and this results in ionization of uric acid into more soluble urate ion. In this way Alkapil works and helps the body to get rid of excessive uric acid.
Take Alkapil as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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