Mirant Plus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Mirant Plus has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Mirant Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Mirant Plus also has some side effects, the most common being Heartburn, Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mirant Plus as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mirant Plus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Mirant Plus has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mirant Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mirant Plus related warnings section.
Mirant Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Mirant Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mirant Plus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mirant Plus 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Mirant Plus safe for pregnant women?
Mirant Plus can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Mirant Plus right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Mirant Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Mirant Plus. If you see any side effects, stop taking Mirant Plus immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Mirant Plus again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mirant Plus on the Kidneys?
Mirant Plus may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Mirant Plus on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Mirant Plus. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Mirant Plus only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Mirant Plus on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Mirant Plus. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Mirant Plus 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 Mirant Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mirant Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mirant Plus.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mirant Plus you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Mirant Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mirant Plus cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mirant Plus
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mirant Plus together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mirant Plus
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mirant Plus with alcohol will be.
Take Mirant Plus as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Mirant Plus is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as stomach pain, heartburn, pruritus.
Yes, Mirant Plus can be taken with paracetamol. There is no drug interaction found between them.
Mirant Plus should be taken orally twice in a day after a meal.
No, Mirant Plus cannot be taken in stomach pain because Mirant Plus has adverse gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
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References
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