Elegelin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
The correct dosage of Elegelin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Elegelin have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Elegelin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Elegelin's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Elegelin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Elegelin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Schizophrenia as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Elegelin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Elegelin 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 Elegelin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Elegelin is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Elegelin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Elegelin safe for pregnant women?
Elegelin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Elegelin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Elegelin safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Elegelin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Elegelin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Elegelin on the Kidneys?
Elegelin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Elegelin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Elegelin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Elegelin on the Heart?
Using Elegelin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Elegelin 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 Elegelin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elegelin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Elegelin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Elegelin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Elegelin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Elegelin can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Elegelin
When consumed with certain foods, Elegelin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elegelin
Taking Elegelin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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