Prax A is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Other than this, Prax A has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Prax A depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Prax A also has some side effects, the most common being Pain in Extremity. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Prax A as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Prax A 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.
In addition, Prax A's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Prax A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Prax A related warnings section.
Prax A is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stroke, Heart Disease, Bleeding are examples of such conditions. The section on Prax A contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Prax A have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Prax A is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Prax A 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Prax A is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Prax A safe for pregnant women?
Prax A should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Prax A safe during breastfeeding?
Prax A may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Prax A on the Kidneys?
Prax A may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Prax A on the Liver?
Prax A is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Prax A on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Prax A. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Prax A 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 Prax A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prax A habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Prax A has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Prax A
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Prax A, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prax A
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Prax A and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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