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Emispan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting. Secondary and off-label uses of Emispan have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Emispan. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Emispan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Emispan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Emispan has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Emispan related warnings talks about Emispan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Emispan is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Emispan contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Emispan have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Emispan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Emispan 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.
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Is the use of Emispan safe for pregnant women?
Emispan may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Emispan, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Emispan safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Emispan. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Emispan on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Emispan on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Emispan on the Liver?
Side effects of Emispan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Emispan on the Heart?
Emispan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Emispan 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 Emispan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emispan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Emispan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Emispan, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Emispan can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Emispan only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Emispan has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emispan
It is safe to take Emispan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emispan
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Emispan as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Emispan can cause constipation as it is one of the common side effects. Constipation can be relieved by drinking a lot of water, eating lots of fiber, taking probiotics, exercising regularly or taking an over the counter laxative. Talk to your doctor for managing constipation, should you develop the same.
Yes, Emispan can cause heart problems. Emispan causes vasodilation (blood vessel dilation which results in a drop in blood pressure). At therapeutic dose, Emispan decreases the muscular contractions. Emispan may also increase the heart rate. Emispan also causes some ECG changes like QT and PR interval prolongation and ST segment depression
Emispan works by arresting the free histamines. Free histamines are found in the bloodstream due to allergic reactions, and hence this drug helps in relieving allergic symptoms such as coughing and sneezing. Additionally, it also eases the body and helps in inducing sleep by relaxing the brain. This helps the person to take complete rest and recover faster.
No, the Emispan is not safe to be used in babies who are younger than 2 years. This is because the [medicine] may cause respiratory depression in young infants. As a parent, one must avoid to self-medicate them. It is best to speak to their pediatrician regarding the use of Emispan.
Yes, antipsychotics like Emispan exert anticholinergic effects and as a result, dry mouth is one of the adverse reactions. Some of the additional anticholinergic effects are constipation, urinary retention, and blurred vision. If any of these effects present, it is important that you talk to your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Phenergan (promethazine HCI)