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Hetrazan Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Filariasis.
The correct dosage of Hetrazan Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Hetrazan Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Hetrazan Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Hetrazan Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Hetrazan Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hetrazan Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Hetrazan Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Hetrazan Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Hetrazan Tablet 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
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Is the use of Hetrazan Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Hetrazan. If you are pregnant, do not take Hetrazan without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Hetrazan Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hetrazan on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hetrazan will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Hetrazan Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Hetrazan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Hetrazan Tablet on the Liver?
Hetrazan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Hetrazan Tablet on the Heart?
Hetrazan 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 Hetrazan Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hetrazan Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Hetrazan Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Hetrazan Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Hetrazan Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hetrazan Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Hetrazan Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Hetrazan Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hetrazan Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hetrazan Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Hetrazan is given with albendazole for the treatment of filaria. You must speak to your doctor first before taking any combination.
You must inform your doctor if you have an underlying disorder like loaisis (African eye worm), onchocerciasis (river blindness) or lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) if you have a history of epilepsy or struggle with convulsions sometimes if you are elderly and struggle with a heart or a kidney problem.
Hetrazan must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more frequently or skip it on your own as it may lead to adverse effects. It is suggested that you speak to your doctor and follow his instructions completely.
No, Hetrazan is not used for the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis because of the fear of antigen-antibody inflammatory reaction. Ivermectin is now used of the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis. Onchocerciasis is also known African River Blindness. It is caused by O. volvulus and it can lead to severe visual impairment.
No, you must not discontinue Hetrazan on your own as it might lead to a replase if the infection if it is not treated completely. It is recommended that you speak to your doctor before discontinuing Hetrazan.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 853