Elarin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Tablet. Post Delivery Bleeding are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Elarin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Elarin are Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Some other side effects of Elarin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Elarin 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.
In addition, Elarin's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Elarin related warnings talks about Elarin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Elarin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Elarin in conditions like High Blood Pressure. The section on Elarin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Elarin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Elarin is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Elarin is used to treat the following -
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 |
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Is the use of Elarin safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Elarin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Elarin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Elarin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Elarin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Elarin on the Kidneys?
Elarin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Elarin on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Elarin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Elarin on the Heart?
Effects of Elarin on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Elarin 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 Elarin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elarin habit forming or addictive?
Elarin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Elarin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Elarin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Elarin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Elarin
There is no information on the effects of taking Elarin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elarin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Elarin with alcohol.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methergine® (methylergonovine maleate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 331-332
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 837-839
