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Maze is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia. The alternative uses of Maze have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Maze. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Maze can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Maze go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Maze is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Maze's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Maze related warnings section.
Maze can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Maze in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Maze have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Maze may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Maze is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Maze 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 |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Maze is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Maze safe for pregnant women?
Maze should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Maze safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Maze for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Maze on the Kidneys?
Maze rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maze on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Maze on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Maze on the Heart?
Maze may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Maze 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 Maze unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maze habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Maze. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Maze you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Maze only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Maze is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Maze
Maze may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maze
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Maze as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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