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Entakon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Other than this, Entakon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Entakon. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Entakon also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Entakon have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Entakon 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.
In addition, Entakon's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Entakon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Entakon related warnings section.
Entakon is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Entakon have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Entakon with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Entakon is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Entakon 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 Entakon is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Entakon safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Entakon. If you are pregnant, do not take Entakon without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Entakon safe during breastfeeding?
Entakon should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Entakon on the Kidneys?
Entakon may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Entakon on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Entakon on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Entakon on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Entakon for the heart.
Entakon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entakon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entakon habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Entakon is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Entakon
Entakon may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entakon
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Entakon with alcohol.
No, Entakon is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
Entakon is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
Entakon acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.
Yes, Entakon and ofloxacin can be taken at the same time. There is no drug interaction found between them.
Entakon can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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