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Igat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. The alternative uses of Igat have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Igat. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Igat also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. While these are the most often observed Igat side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Igat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Igat's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Igat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Igat related warnings section.
Igat is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Igat contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Igat may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Igat is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Igat 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Igat safe for pregnant women?
Igat may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Igat, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Igat safe during breastfeeding?
Igat may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Igat on the Kidneys?
Igat is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Igat on the Liver?
Igat is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Igat on the Heart?
Using Igat does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Igat 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 Igat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Igat habit forming or addictive?
Igat is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Igat since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
There are some side effects associated with the use of Igat.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Igat for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Igat
Taking Igat with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Igat
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Igat.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399