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Equirex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Equirex. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Equirex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Equirex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Equirex's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Equirex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Equirex can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Equirex in conditions like Glaucoma, Prostatitis, Enlarged Prostate. Some other conditions that can be affected by Equirex are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Equirex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Equirex is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Equirex is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Equirex is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Equirex safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Equirex. It is best to stop taking Equirex immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Equirex safe during breastfeeding?
Equirex may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Equirex, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Equirex.
What is the effect of Equirex on the Kidneys?
Equirex rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Equirex on the Liver?
Equirex may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Equirex on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Equirex on the heart, information on safety of Equirex for the heart is unavailable.
Equirex 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 Equirex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Equirex habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Equirex. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Equirex you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Equirex should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Equirex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Equirex
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Equirex and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Equirex
Taking Equirex with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Librium® C-IV (chlordiazepoxide HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 401-403
