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Artagen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis. Other than this, Artagen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Artagen. 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.
Common side effects of Artagen include Belching, Bruising or discoloration. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Artagen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Artagen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Artagen's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Artagen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Artagen related warnings section.
Artagen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Artagen contraindications section.
Besides this, Artagen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Artagen is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Artagen 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Artagen is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Artagen safe for pregnant women?
Artagen can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Artagen safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Artagen may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Artagen should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Artagen on the Kidneys?
Artagen may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Artagen on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Artagen on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Artagen on the Heart?
Artagen 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.
Artagen 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 Artagen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Artagen habit forming or addictive?
Artagen does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Artagen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Artagen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Artagen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Artagen
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Artagen, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Artagen
Consumption of alcohol and Artagen together may have severe effects on your health.
Artagen can be taken 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or milk to avoid nausea and other stomach related problem. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, peptic ulcer, and improper liver or kidney function. You should strictly take this drug if prescribed only.
Yes, Artagen is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as abdominal pain, drowsiness, and flatulence. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Artagen should not be discontinued without doctors advice. Since it is a prescription drug, you are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Rarely, Artagen causes stomach cramps. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience severe stomach cramps after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Artagen is a pain-killer because it contains naproxen that belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which possess analgesic (pain-killer) activity. It works by reversibly inhibiting enzymes (cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 also known as COX-1 and -2) which produces prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain in the body. Inhibition of these enzymes results in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins which provides relief to the patient from pain.
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