Noa is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Other than this, Noa has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Noa depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Noa are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Some other side effects of Noa have been listed ahead. These side effects of Noa 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.
Noa's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Noa has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Noa related warnings section.
Noa can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Noa in conditions like Kidney Disease. The section on Noa contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Noa may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Noa, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Noa 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 Noa safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Noa during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Noa safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Noa on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Noa will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Noa on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Noa on kidneys.
What is the effect of Noa on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Noa on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Noa will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Noa on the Heart?
Side effects of Noa on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Noa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Noa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Noa habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Noa has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Noa
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Noa with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Noa
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Noa and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Noa might cause joint pain (arthralgia) if it is taken in more than the recommended doses, However, this effect is unharmful and reversible in nature and it resolves after discontinuation of this drug.
No, Noa does not increase blood sugar but its possibility cannot be ruled out. It might affect your blood sugar levels hence if you are suffering from diabetes then you are advised to keep a check on your blood sugar levels on daily basis and notify your doctor in case of any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.
Yes, Noa is safe to use, if it is taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as nausea, abdominal (stomach) pain, and diarrhoea. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take Noa once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.
No, Noa should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1339-1340
