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Hetrazan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. Filariasis are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Hetrazan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Hetrazan have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Hetrazan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hetrazan is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Hetrazan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hetrazan related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Hetrazan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Hetrazan with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Hetrazan is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Hetrazan is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Is the use of Hetrazan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Hetrazan. If you are pregnant, do not take Hetrazan without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Hetrazan safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hetrazan on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hetrazan will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Hetrazan on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Hetrazan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Hetrazan on the Liver?
Hetrazan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Hetrazan on the Heart?
Hetrazan 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.
Hetrazan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hetrazan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hetrazan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Hetrazan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Hetrazan does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Hetrazan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hetrazan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Hetrazan
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Hetrazan together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hetrazan
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hetrazan with alcohol will be.
Yes, Hetrazan is given with albendazole for the treatment of filaria. You must speak to your doctor first before taking any combination.
You must inform your doctor if you have an underlying disorder like loaisis (African eye worm), onchocerciasis (river blindness) or lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) if you have a history of epilepsy or struggle with convulsions sometimes if you are elderly and struggle with a heart or a kidney problem.
Hetrazan must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more frequently or skip it on your own as it may lead to adverse effects. It is suggested that you speak to your doctor and follow his instructions completely.
No, Hetrazan is not used for the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis because of the fear of antigen-antibody inflammatory reaction. Ivermectin is now used of the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis. Onchocerciasis is also known African River Blindness. It is caused by O. volvulus and it can lead to severe visual impairment.
No, you must not discontinue Hetrazan on your own as it might lead to a replase if the infection if it is not treated completely. It is recommended that you speak to your doctor before discontinuing Hetrazan.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 853