Lotegate Information
Lotegate is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Secondary and off-label uses of Lotegate have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Lotegate 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Lotegate include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lotegate as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Lotegate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lotegate has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lotegate related warnings talks about Lotegate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lotegate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lotegate in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy). The section on Lotegate contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Lotegate with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Lotegate is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Lotegate Benefits & Uses
Lotegate is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Lotegate 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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Lotegate Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lotegate is used -
Mild
- Eye Discharge
- Rhinitis
- Eye Burning
- Eye irritation
Common
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Abnormal Dreams
- Insomnia
- Paresthesia
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Dyspepsia
Lotegate Related Warnings
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Is the use of Lotegate safe for pregnant women?
Lotegate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lotegate again without your doctor's advice.
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Is the use of Lotegate safe during breastfeeding?
Lotegate may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
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What is the effect of Lotegate on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Lotegate on the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Lotegate on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Lotegate on the liver.
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What is the effect of Lotegate on the Heart?
Lotegate is completely safe for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Lotegate with Other Drugs
Lotegate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Lotegate Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lotegate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Brain and Nervous System
- Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
- Diabetes
- Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE)
- Herpes
Frequently asked Questions about Lotegate
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Is this Lotegate habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lotegate is addictive.
Lotegate Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Lotegate
It is safe to take Lotegate with food.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Lotegate
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lotegate.
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This medicine data has been created by -
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7 Years of Experience
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