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Leonate is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
The optimal dosage of Leonate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Leonate include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Leonate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Leonate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Leonate has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Leonate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Leonate related warnings section.
Leonate is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Leonate contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Leonate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Leonate, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Leonate 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Leonate is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Leonate safe for pregnant women?
Leonate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Leonate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Leonate safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Leonate. Immediately discontinue Leonate if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Leonate on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Leonate for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Leonate on the Liver?
Leonate has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Leonate on the Heart?
Leonate has very mild side effects on the heart.
Leonate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leonate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Leonate habit forming or addictive?
Leonate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leonate as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Leonate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Leonate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Leonate
You can take Leonate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Leonate
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Leonate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830