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Platfree is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Attack. Other than this, Platfree has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Platfree. 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.
The most common side effects of Platfree are Chest Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Platfree as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Platfree 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, Platfree's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Platfree has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Platfree related warnings section.
Platfree is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Platfree are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Platfree may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Platfree, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Platfree 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 Platfree is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Platfree safe for pregnant women?
Platfree can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Platfree right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Platfree safe during breastfeeding?
Platfree may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Platfree on the Kidneys?
Platfree may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Platfree on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Platfree. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Platfree only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Platfree on the Heart?
Platfree is rarely harmful for the heart.
Platfree should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Platfree unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Platfree habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Platfree has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Platfree does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Platfree only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Platfree in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Platfree
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Platfree to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Platfree
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Platfree with alcohol will be.
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 335-336