Entakon

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Entakon Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Entakon is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Entakon Dosage & How to Take

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


Entakon Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Entakon is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Common

Entakon Related Warnings

  • 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.



Severe Interaction of Entakon with Other Drugs

Entakon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Entakon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entakon unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Entakon

  • Is this Entakon habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Entakon is addictive.

Entakon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • 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.



Frequently asked Questions about Entakon

Question over 4 years ago

Is Entakon used to treat diarrhea?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Entakon without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Entakon work?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 4 years ago

Can Entakon be taken with ofloxacin?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Yes, Entakon and ofloxacin can be taken at the same time. There is no drug interaction found between them.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Entakon?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flagyl® Metronidazole

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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 850-851

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Oracea® (doxycycline)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 733-739

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193

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