Raparen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Kidney transplant.
The optimal dosage of Raparen is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Raparen include Viral Infection, Anemia, Urinary tract infection. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Raparen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Raparen 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Raparen is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Raparen related warnings talks about Raparen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Raparen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Infections, Lymphoma as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Raparen contraindications section.
Additionally, Raparen may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Raparen, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Raparen is used to treat the following -
Main 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Raparen is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Raparen safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Raparen during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Raparen safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Raparen on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Raparen will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Raparen on the Kidneys?
Raparen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Raparen on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Raparen. 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 Raparen on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Raparen on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Raparen 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 Raparen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Raparen habit forming or addictive?
Raparen is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Raparen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Raparen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Raparen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Raparen
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Raparen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Raparen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Raparen with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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