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Placida Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Anxiety are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Placida Plus have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Placida 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Placida Plus include Dry Mouth, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Placida Plus as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Placida Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Placida Plus has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Placida Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Placida Plus related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Placida Plus have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Placida Plus with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Placida Plus is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Placida Plus is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Placida Plus safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Placida Plus will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Placida Plus safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Placida Plus in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Placida Plus on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Placida Plus. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Placida Plus on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Placida Plus. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Placida Plus on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Placida Plus. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Placida Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
Unknown
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Placida Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Placida Plus habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Placida Plus. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Placida Plus can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Placida Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Placida Plus can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Placida Plus
There is no information on the effects of taking Placida Plus with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Placida Plus
Taking alcohol with Placida Plus can be dangerous.
Yes, Placida Plus can cause withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued. These withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, anorexia, vomiting, nausea, tremor, weakness, perspiration, irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli, palpitations, tachycardia (fast heart rate), and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing).
Yes, Placida Plus causes drowsiness, dizziness or sedation. It is one of the common side effects of this medicine because it suppresses abnormal brain activity. Do not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
Yes, Placida Plus causes low blood pressure if taken in higher doses. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Placida Plus works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety.
Take Placida Plus as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, a doctor prescribes this drug for a month and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 520-522
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