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Escalate 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Escalate is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Escalate safe for pregnant women?
Escalate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Escalate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Escalate safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Escalate. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Escalate on the Kidneys?
Escalate may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Escalate on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Escalate on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Escalate on the Heart?
Escalate is rarely harmful for the heart.
Escalate 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 Escalate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Escalate habit forming or addictive?
Escalate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Escalate as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Escalate only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Escalate can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Escalate
Taking Escalate with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Escalate
Taking alcohol with Escalate can be dangerous.
No, Escalate is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Patients who are suffering from major depressive disorder may experience a change in behaviour, suicidal and self-inflicting thought whether they are taking Escalate or not and this risk may remain till significant remission of depression. If you are experiencing mood fluctuations, life-threatening, distorted thoughts after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Escalate causes dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience severe dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and ample water.
No, Escalate does not cause significant weight gain. However, if you notice any unusual weight gain while taking this drug, then there is a possibility that it might be due to some medical condition or a sedentary lifestyle. You are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Yes, Escalate may cause increased thirst but it occurs only in a few cases. This is because Escalate sometimes causes low levels of sodium (hyponatremia) which leads to increased thirst. This side effect is reversible and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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