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Entacom Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Entacom Plus have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Entacom Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Entacom Plus include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Infection. Some other side effects of Entacom Plus have been listed ahead. These side effects of Entacom Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Entacom Plus's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Entacom Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Entacom Plus related warnings section.
Entacom Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Depression as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Entacom Plus contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Entacom Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Entacom Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Entacom Plus 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
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Is the use of Entacom Plus safe for pregnant women?
Entacom Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Entacom Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Entacom Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Entacom Plus. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Entacom Plus on the Kidneys?
Entacom Plus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Entacom Plus on the Liver?
Side effects of Entacom Plus rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Entacom Plus on the Heart?
Entacom Plus is not harmful for the heart.
Entacom Plus 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 Entacom Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entacom Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Entacom Plus.
Interaction between Food and Entacom Plus
Taking Entacom Plus with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entacom Plus
Taking Entacom Plus with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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