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Progrel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Heart Attack are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Progrel have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Progrel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
The most common side effects of Progrel are Chest Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Progrel as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Progrel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Progrel's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Progrel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Progrel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Progrel in conditions like Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer. The section on Progrel contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Progrel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Progrel is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Progrel 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 Progrel safe for pregnant women?
Progrel may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Progrel again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Progrel safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Progrel as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Progrel on the Kidneys?
Progrel rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Progrel on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Progrel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Progrel only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Progrel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Progrel on the heart have been reported.
Progrel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Progrel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Progrel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Progrel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Progrel will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Progrel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Progrel in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Progrel
When consumed with certain foods, Progrel may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Progrel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Progrel with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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