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Methocin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Delivery Bleeding.
The correct dosage of Methocin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
The most common side effects of Methocin are Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Methocin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Methocin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Methocin has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Methocin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Methocin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like High Blood Pressure as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Methocin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Methocin may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Methocin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Methocin is used to treat the following -
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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Is the use of Methocin safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Methocin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Methocin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Methocin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Methocin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Methocin on the Kidneys?
Methocin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Methocin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Methocin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Methocin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Methocin on the Heart?
Use of Methocin may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
Methocin 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 Methocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Methocin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Methocin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Methocin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Methocin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Methocin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Methocin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Methocin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Methocin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Methocin with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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