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Caluran, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Prostate Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Caluran. 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.
Common side effects of Caluran include Breast Tenderness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Caluran as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Caluran are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Caluran is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Caluran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Caluran contraindications section.
Additionally, Caluran may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Caluran, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Caluran 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Caluran is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Caluran safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Caluran for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Caluran safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Caluran in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Caluran is unavailable.
What is the effect of Caluran on the Kidneys?
Caluran may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Caluran on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Caluran. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Caluran on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Caluran on the heart have been reported.
Caluran 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 Caluran unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Caluran habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Caluran has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Caluran does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Caluran only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Caluran cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Caluran
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Caluran with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Caluran
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Caluran with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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