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Udipan D is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Udipan D also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Udipan D depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Udipan D include Headache, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Udipan D can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Udipan D are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Udipan D's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Udipan D related warnings talks about Udipan D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Udipan D can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Udipan D in conditions like Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease.
Besides this, Udipan D may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Udipan D is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Udipan D 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Udipan D is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Udipan D safe for pregnant women?
Udipan D 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 Udipan D safe during breastfeeding?
Udipan D should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Udipan D on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Udipan D. 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 Udipan D on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Udipan D. 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 Udipan D on the Heart?
Udipan D is rarely harmful for the heart.
Udipan D 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 Udipan D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Udipan D habit forming or addictive?
Udipan D is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Udipan D, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Udipan D can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Udipan D should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Udipan D in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Udipan D
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Udipan D with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Udipan D
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Udipan D with alcohol will be.
No, Udipan D does not cause erectile dysfunction. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. It is not a known side effect of this drug.
No, Udipan D does not cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. You are advised to monitor your blood sugar level on daily basis. If you notice high blood sugar levels after taking this drug, then discuss it with your doctor who might change the dosage of your current medications.
Yes, Udipan D can cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Udipan D contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.
Udipan D is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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