Preventek 10 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Preventek Information

Preventek is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Migraine are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Preventek depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Preventek have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Preventek normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Preventek has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Preventek's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Preventek is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Preventek have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Preventek have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Preventek is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Preventek Benefits & Uses
Preventek Dosage & How to Take
Preventek Side Effects
Preventek Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Preventek with Other Drugs
Preventek Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Preventek
Preventek Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Preventek Benefits & Uses

Preventek is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)

Preventek Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Preventek Related Warnings

Is the use of Preventek safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Preventek in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Preventek safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Preventek on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Preventek will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Preventek on the Kidneys?

Preventek has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Preventek on the Liver?

Preventek is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Preventek on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Preventek. 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Preventek with Other Drugs

Preventek should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Phenytoin

Valproic Acid

Carbamazepine

Preventek Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Preventek unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Parkinson's Disease
Arrhythmia
Low Blood Pressure
Heart Failure

Frequently asked Questions about Preventek

Is this Preventek habit forming or addictive?

Preventek is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Preventek as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Preventek only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Preventek cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Preventek Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Preventek

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Preventek, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Preventek

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Preventek and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Preventek

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Preventek?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Preventek can be taken 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, glaucoma, and epilepsy. You should strictly take this drug only on doctor advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Preventek cause depression?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Preventek may cause depression. The exact cause of depression is not known. However, if you experiencing sleeplessness, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Preventek?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Usually Preventek is given for short-term treatment up to 2-6 months which may vary from case to case basis. You are advised to take Preventek as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Using this medicine beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Preventek cause drowsiness?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Preventek may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is a common side effect of this drug. However, f you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Preventek for vertigo?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Preventek for symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo which is caused by a functional disorder of the vestibular system. Preventek works by preventing the release of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is presumed to contribute to providing relief to the patient from symptoms of vestibular vertigo.