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Juvetra is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Other than this, Juvetra has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Juvetra is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Juvetra also has some side effects, the most common being Heartburn. Some other side effects of Juvetra have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Juvetra normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Juvetra has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Juvetra has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Juvetra related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding must refrain from the use of Juvetra since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Juvetra are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Juvetra may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Juvetra, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Juvetra 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 Juvetra is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Juvetra safe for pregnant women?
Juvetra shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Juvetra safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Juvetra may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Juvetra should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Juvetra on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Juvetra on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Juvetra on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Juvetra on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Juvetra on the Heart?
Juvetra has very mild side effects on the heart.
Juvetra should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Juvetra unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Juvetra habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Juvetra has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Juvetra
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Juvetra with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Juvetra
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Juvetra.
Yes, Juvetra can be taken for running nose. It works by blocking a compound (leukotriene) which is responsible for it.
Take Juvetra once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach. For asthma Juvetra has to be taken preferably in the evening but for prevention of breathing difficulty during exercise, you should take medicine at least 2 hours before the exercise. However, if you taking Juvetra once on daily basis then you do not need to take an extra dose to prevent breathing difficulties before exercise.
Yes, Juvetra can be taken with amoxicillin. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Juvetra along with amoxicillin then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Juvetra help with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Juvetra block the action of leukotriene which is responsible for narrowing the airways. By blocking the leukotriene Juvetra prevents the narrowing of airways.
Juvetra is a brand name of montelukast and it is available in the form of tablet, powder, and granules. It belongs to the class of medicine called leukotriene receptor antagonist. It is a prescription drug that is used for the preventive (prophylaxis) and maintenance treatment of asthma and to prevent breathing difficulty (bronchospasm) during exercise. It is also used to provide relief from the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
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