Adelphane Information

Adelphane is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Adelphane has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Adelphane depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Adelphane include Nervousness, Dry Mouth, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Adelphane have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Adelphane 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.

In addition, Adelphane's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Adelphane's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Adelphane is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Angina, Heart Failure are examples of such conditions. The section on Adelphane contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Adelphane may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Adelphane, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Adelphane Benefits & Uses

Adelphane is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Adelphane 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: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.1 mg reserpine and 10 mg dihydralazine
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.1 mg reserpine and 10 mg dihydralazine

Adelphane Related Warnings

Is the use of Adelphane safe for pregnant women?

Adelphane can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Adelphane safe during breastfeeding?

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

Adelphane can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Adelphane on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Adelphane. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Adelphane on the Heart?

Adelphane can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Severe Interaction of Adelphane with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Cetirizine,Pseudoephedrine

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Pseudoephedrine

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

Codeine

Mild

Aripiprazole

Furosemide

Adelphane Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Suicidal Tendency
Parkinson's Disease
Angina
Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
Stroke

Frequently asked Questions about Adelphane

Is this Adelphane habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Adelphane has not been reported.

Adelphane Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adelphane

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Adelphane with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Adelphane

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Adelphane with alcohol.