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Keptron 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Keptron is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Keptron safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Keptron without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Keptron safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Keptron for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Keptron on the Kidneys?
Keptron is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Keptron on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Keptron. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Keptron only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Keptron on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Keptron. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Keptron 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 Keptron unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keptron habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Keptron has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Keptron. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Keptron only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Keptron cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Keptron
Taking Keptron with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keptron
Consumption of alcohol and Keptron together may have severe effects on your health.
Keptron belongs to a class of compounds known as 5 -HT3 receptor antagonists. It blocks the action of serotonin completely at the 5-HT3 receptor sites present in our brain (vomiting centre) which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.
No, Keptron should not be ideally taken with tramadol as the action of both the drugs decreases upon concomitant use. Tramadol is an opioid medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it.
Keptron must be taken for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not take more or less of it as it may cause side effects or disease relapse.
Keptron is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Keptron has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. The initial dose is usually taken half an hour before chemotherapy, 1 to 2 hours before radiation therapy and 1 hour before a surgery. Additional doses can be suggested by the doctor as per the individual requirements.
Yes, Keptron is usually administered before and after surgery for treating post-anesthesia shivering (PAS) and nausea. PAS is a condition in which tremors of head, neck, trunk, shoulder, and extremities. It greatly reduces the quality of life of a patient since it causes discomfort and increases pain. It disturbs surgical care and increases the stress on cardiopulmonary functions. Hence as a precautionary measure, this medicine is administered to prevent unpleasant anesthetic effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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