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Hansepran is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Leprosy.
The correct dosage of Hansepran depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Hansepran also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Hansepran can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hansepran 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.
It is also important to note that Hansepran has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Hansepran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Hansepran related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hansepran contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Hansepran with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Hansepran is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Hansepran 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 Hansepran safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Hansepran. It is best to stop taking Hansepran immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Hansepran safe during breastfeeding?
Hansepran should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Hansepran on the Kidneys?
Hansepran is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Hansepran on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Hansepran on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Hansepran on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Hansepran on heart. So it is not known whether taking Hansepran will cause side effects on heart or not.
Hansepran 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 Hansepran unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hansepran habit forming or addictive?
Hansepran is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Hansepran. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Hansepran should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Hansepran is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hansepran
Taking Hansepran with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hansepran
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hansepran with alcohol will be.
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 781-782
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lamprene® (clofazimine)