Effahope is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Effahope also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Effahope. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Effahope include Fever, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Effahope side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Effahope are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Effahope is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Effahope has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Effahope related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Effahope are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Effahope have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Effahope is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Effahope 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Effahope is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Effahope safe for pregnant women?
Effahope should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Effahope safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Effahope as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Effahope on the Kidneys?
Effahope is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Effahope on the Liver?
Effahope has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Effahope on the Heart?
Effahope has very mild side effects on the heart.
Effahope should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Effahope unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Effahope habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Effahope has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Effahope, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Effahope can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Effahope only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Effahope cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Effahope
Taking Effahope with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Effahope
Taking alcohol with Effahope can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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