Unidex is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Depression are some of its major therapeutic uses. Unidex also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Unidex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Unidex side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Unidex go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Unidex's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Unidex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Unidex is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Unidex contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Unidex 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 Unidex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Unidex 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 Unidex safe for pregnant women?
Unidex may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Unidex, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Unidex safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Unidex for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Unidex on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Unidex. 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 Unidex on the Liver?
Unidex can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Unidex on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Unidex. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Unidex 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 Unidex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unidex habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Unidex has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Unidex you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Unidex is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Unidex for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Unidex
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Unidex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unidex
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Unidex and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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