Dehydroemetine Benefits & Uses

Dehydroemetine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Amebiasis

Dehydroemetine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dehydroemetine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dehydroemetine is used -

Common

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Abdominal cramp

Unknown

Dizziness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
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Hair Loss
Vertigo
Loss of appetite

Dehydroemetine Related Warnings

Is the use of Dehydroemetine safe for pregnant women?

Dehydroemetine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dehydroemetine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Dehydroemetine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Dehydroemetine. Immediately discontinue Dehydroemetine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dehydroemetine on the Kidneys?

Dehydroemetine rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dehydroemetine on the Liver?

Side effects of Dehydroemetine on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dehydroemetine on the Heart?

Side effects of Dehydroemetine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dehydroemetine with Other Drugs

Dehydroemetine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Dehydroemetine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dehydroemetine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Juberg-Marsidi Syndrome
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Dehydroemetine

Is this Dehydroemetine habit forming or addictive?

Dehydroemetine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Dehydroemetine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Dehydroemetine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Dehydroemetine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Dehydroemetine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dehydroemetine

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dehydroemetine, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dehydroemetine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dehydroemetine with alcohol.

Unknown