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Acipant is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Acipant have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acipant. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Acipant have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Acipant go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acipant is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Acipant's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Acipant have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Acipant may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Acipant, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Acipant 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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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Acipant safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Acipant in pregnant women.
Is the use of Acipant safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Acipant. If you see any side effects, stop taking Acipant immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Acipant again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Acipant on the Kidneys?
Acipant is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Acipant on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Acipant on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Acipant on the Heart?
Acipant is not harmful for the heart.
Acipant 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 Acipant unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acipant habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acipant.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Acipant can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Acipant is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acipant is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acipant
You can take Acipant with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acipant
Consumption of alcohol and Acipant together may have severe effects on your health.
Acipant is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Discontinuation of Acipant on your own can cause rebound effects. So, it advisable to take this drug as directed by the doctor and do not discontinue medicine on your own.
Yes, Acipant causes bloating. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience unpleasant effects after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.
Acipant is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Yes, Acipant can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform and consult your doctor if you are having severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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