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Tam, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Myoclonus. Tam also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tam. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Tam also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Rash, Confusion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tam as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tam is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Tam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Tam contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Tam with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tam is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tam 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 Tam safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Tam. It is best to stop taking Tam immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Tam safe during breastfeeding?
Tam may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tam on the Kidneys?
Tam rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tam on the Liver?
Tam may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Tam on the Heart?
Tam is rarely harmful for the heart.
Tam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tam habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tam is addictive.
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 Tam can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Tam should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Tam has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tam
Taking Tam with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tam
Consumption of alcohol and Tam together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 490