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Dipinal is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Dipinal has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Dipinal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Dipinal include Headache. While these are the most often observed Dipinal side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Dipinal 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.
Dipinal's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Dipinal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure must refrain from the use of Dipinal since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Dipinal have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Dipinal with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Dipinal, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dipinal 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
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Is the use of Dipinal safe for pregnant women?
Dipinal shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Dipinal safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Dipinal may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Dipinal should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Dipinal on the Kidneys?
Using Dipinal does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Dipinal on the Liver?
Dipinal is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Dipinal on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Dipinal on heart. So it is not known whether taking Dipinal will cause side effects on heart or not.
Dipinal 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 Dipinal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dipinal habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Dipinal has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Dipinal, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dipinal can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dipinal is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Dipinal in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Dipinal
Some foods when eaten with Dipinal can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dipinal
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dipinal with alcohol will be.
Yes, Dipinal can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects after taking these two medicines together, please inform a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Discontinuation of Dipinal on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Take Dipinal as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Dipinal is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Dipinal can cause stomach upset. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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