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Respidil, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Respidil have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Respidil. 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.
Respidil also has some side effects, the most common being Unsteadiness, Sensation of Burning, Sensation of Stinging. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Respidil as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Respidil 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, Respidil's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Respidil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Respidil can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Respidil in conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Depression, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Respidil contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Respidil with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Respidil is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Respidil 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Respidil is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Respidil safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Respidil for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Respidil safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Respidil on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Respidil will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Respidil on the Kidneys?
Use of Respidil may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Respidil on the Liver?
Respidil may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Respidil on the Heart?
Respidil may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Respidil 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 Respidil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Respidil habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Respidil is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Respidil
Some foods when eaten with Respidil can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Respidil
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Respidil and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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