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Entacom Plus 50 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Entacom Plus 50 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 side effects typically associated with Entacom Plus 50 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Infection. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Entacom Plus 50 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet 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.
It is also important to note that Entacom Plus 50 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Entacom Plus 50 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Entacom Plus 50 Tablet related warnings section.
Entacom Plus 50 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Entacom Plus 50 Tablet in conditions like Arrhythmia, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Depression. The section on Entacom Plus 50 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Entacom Plus 50 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Entacom Plus 50 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Entacom Plus 50 Tablet 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Entacom Plus 50 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Entacom Plus can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Entacom Plus right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Entacom Plus. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Entacom Plus may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet on the Liver?
Entacom Plus has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Entacom Plus for the heart.
Entacom Plus 50 Tablet 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 Entacom Plus 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entacom Plus 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Entacom Plus 50 Tablet is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Entacom Plus 50 Tablet
Taking Entacom Plus 50 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entacom Plus 50 Tablet
Consuming Entacom Plus 50 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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