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Tilemetin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Amebiasis.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tilemetin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Tilemetin also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Weakness. Some other side effects of Tilemetin have been listed ahead. These side effects of Tilemetin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tilemetin is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Tilemetin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tilemetin related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Tilemetin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Tilemetin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tilemetin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tilemetin 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Tilemetin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Tilemetin. It is best to stop taking Tilemetin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Tilemetin safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tilemetin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Tilemetin on the Kidneys?
Tilemetin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tilemetin on the Liver?
Information about safety of Tilemetin for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Tilemetin on the Heart?
Tilemetin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Tilemetin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tilemetin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tilemetin habit forming or addictive?
Tilemetin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tilemetin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tilemetin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tilemetin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tilemetin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tilemetin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tilemetin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tilemetin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 840