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Afdigrow is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Loss of appetite. Other than this, Afdigrow has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Afdigrow. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Afdigrow as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Afdigrow go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Afdigrow's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Afdigrow related warnings talks about Afdigrow's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Afdigrow can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Afdigrow in conditions like Peptic Ulcer. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Afdigrow contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Afdigrow have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Afdigrow, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Afdigrow 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Afdigrow is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Afdigrow safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Afdigrow without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Afdigrow safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Afdigrow. If you see any side effects, stop taking Afdigrow immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Afdigrow again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Afdigrow on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Afdigrow on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Afdigrow on the Liver?
Afdigrow has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Afdigrow on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Afdigrow on the heart have been reported.
Afdigrow 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 Afdigrow unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afdigrow habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Afdigrow has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Afdigrow you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Afdigrow should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Afdigrow in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Afdigrow
You can take Afdigrow with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afdigrow
Taking alcohol with Afdigrow can be dangerous.
No, taking Afdigrow does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuation of Afdigrow on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal effects. Recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Afdigrow works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives). It also acts as a serotonin antagonist which stimulate the appetite center in the brain. hence in this way, it also increases the weight. People often used it for weight gain (off-label use).
Yes, Afdigrow can be used for headache (migraine). Consult your doctor about possible risk of consuming this medicine for your condition.
Afdigrow can be taken orally with or without food, usually 2- 3 times in a day as directed by a doctor. Take it every day at the same time. Follow all direction and instruction given by a doctor while taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cyproheptadine HCI
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 174