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Donica Capsule is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain. Donica Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Donica Capsule. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Donica Capsule have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Donica Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Donica Capsule has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Donica Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Donica Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Donica Capsule in conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Some other conditions that can be affected by Donica Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Donica Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Donica Capsule is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Donica Capsule 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
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Is the use of Donica Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Donica shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Donica Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Donica may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Donica Capsule on the Kidneys?
Donica may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Donica Capsule on the Liver?
Effects of Donica on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Donica Capsule on the Heart?
Donica can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Donica Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Donica Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Donica Capsule is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Donica Capsule does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Donica Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Donica Capsule for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Donica Capsule
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Donica Capsule and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Donica Capsule
Taking Donica Capsule with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Donica can cause water retention (fluid retention or edema). It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing water retention ( fluid retention or edema) after consuming this drug then do not hesitate to inform a doctor without further delay.
Yes, Donica may cause drowsiness. It is common side effects of this drug. However, if you are taking this drug and feeling drowsy, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery to avoid accident or injury.
Donica is a brand name for indomethacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is mainly used as pain-killer to relieve moderate to severe pain in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, painful shoulder (tendinitis and bursitis), and degenerative hip disease. It is also used for strains, sprains, lower back pain, period pain, and gout.
Donica is presumed to work by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins through inhibition of enzymes (cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 also known as COX-1 and -2) which is responsible for inflammation (swelling) in our body. This helps in effectively providing relief to the patient from and inflammation in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Yes, Donica causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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