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Kronostar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy. The alternative uses of Kronostar have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Kronostar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Kronostar include Loss of appetite. Some other side effects of Kronostar have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Kronostar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Kronostar's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Kronostar related warnings talks about Kronostar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Kronostar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Kronostar in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kronostar contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Kronostar with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Kronostar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Kronostar 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kronostar is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Kronostar safe for pregnant women?
Kronostar shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Kronostar safe during breastfeeding?
Kronostar has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Kronostar on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Kronostar on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Kronostar on the Liver?
Kronostar has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Kronostar on the Heart?
Using Kronostar does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Kronostar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kronostar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kronostar habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Kronostar.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kronostar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Kronostar can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Kronostar should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Kronostar has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kronostar
Taking Kronostar with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kronostar
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Kronostar as it can have severe side effects.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depakene (valproic acid)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 417-418
