Lodoz Information
Lodoz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Lodoz have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lodoz. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lodoz as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lodoz 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.
It is also important to note that Lodoz has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lodoz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes, Asthma, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Lodoz since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lodoz contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Lodoz with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lodoz is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lodoz Benefits & Uses
Lodoz is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Lodoz Dosage & How to Take
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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Lodoz Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lodoz is used -
Severe
- Headache
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Slow heart rate (pulse)
- Sneezing
Moderate
- Rhinitis
- Nasal congestion
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Glucose Intolerance
- Altered blood lipids
- Hyperuricemia
- Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Mild
Lodoz Related Warnings
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Is the use of Lodoz safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Lodoz in pregnant women.
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Is the use of Lodoz safe during breastfeeding?
Lodoz is safe for breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Lodoz on the Kidneys?
Lodoz may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Lodoz on the Liver?
Lodoz is rarely harmful for the liver.
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What is the effect of Lodoz on the Heart?
Lodoz has very mild side effects on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Lodoz with Other Drugs
Lodoz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
- Theo Asthalin Tablet
- Deriphyllin Injection 2ml (1)
- Deriphyllin OD 300 Tablet PR (15)
- Deriphyllin Injection (10)
Moderate
Lodoz Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lodoz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Depression
- Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Liver Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Low Blood Pressure
- Kidney Disease
- Glaucoma
- Low Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Allergy
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Pancreatitis
Frequently asked Questions about Lodoz
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Is this Lodoz habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lodoz has not been reported.
Lodoz Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Lodoz
Lodoz may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Lodoz
Taking Lodoz with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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