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Seloken is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Seloken have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Seloken depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Seloken include Slow heart rate (pulse). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Seloken as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Seloken are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Seloken is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Seloken related warnings talks about Seloken's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) must refrain from the use of Seloken since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Seloken contraindications section.
Besides this, Seloken may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Seloken is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Seloken 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Seloken safe for pregnant women?
Seloken shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Seloken safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Seloken as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Seloken on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Seloken on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Seloken on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Seloken on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Seloken on the Heart?
Seloken may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Seloken 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 Seloken unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Seloken habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Seloken.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Seloken you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Seloken is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Seloken is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Seloken
When consumed with certain foods, Seloken may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Seloken
Consumption of alcohol and Seloken together may have severe effects on your health.
Take Seloken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Do not take the medicine on empty stomach, take it with food or just after food. Please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions regarding when to take and how to take.
Seloken works by inhibiting the functioning of certain natural chemicals in the body like epinephrine, which in turn leads to the widening of the blood vessels. This abolishes heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
It is recommended to avoid taking Seloken with ibuprofen because of the concurrent use of these two medicines can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Seloken. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Seloken can make you feel tired, because it drops your heart rate, and if your heart rate is dropped, the amount of blood that your heart is pumping also decreases. This creates symptoms of fatigue, impotence, drowsiness, and lethargy. Please consult your doctor if you feel tired after taking this drug.
Yes, Seloken can affect fertility. As per clinical studies, fertility defect was found in animal models, human clinical trial on fertility is still pending. You should take precaution while taking medicine during pregnancy. However, it is best to inform the doctor before taking these two medicines together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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