Avacan Information
Avacan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops, Tablet, Injection, Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Abdominal Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Avacan have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Avacan is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Avacan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Avacan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Avacan's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Avacan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Avacan related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Avacan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Avacan may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Avacan is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Avacan Benefits & Uses
Avacan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Abdominal Pain
Other Benefits
Avacan Dosage & How to Take
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 |
Avacan Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Avacan is used -
Severe
- Decreased blood pressure
Moderate
- Tachycardia
- Vertigo
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Allergic reaction
Avacan Related Warnings
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Is the use of Avacan safe for pregnant women?
Avacan can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Avacan, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
Is the use of Avacan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Avacan. If you see any side effects, stop taking Avacan immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Avacan again, only after your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Avacan on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Avacan. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Avacan on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Avacan. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Avacan on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Avacan. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Avacan with Other Drugs
Avacan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Avacan Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avacan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Drug Allergies
- Porphyria
- Heart Disease
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Avacan
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Is this Avacan habit forming or addictive?
Avacan does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Avacan will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, Avacan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Avacan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Avacan Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Avacan
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Avacan with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Avacan
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Avacan with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
