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Pisful, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
The right dosage of Pisful depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Pisful include Uncoordinated Body Movements. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pisful can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pisful go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Pisful's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. In addition, Pisful's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pisful related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Abuse must refrain from the use of Pisful since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Pisful contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Pisful have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Pisful is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pisful 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pisful is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Pisful safe for pregnant women?
Pisful may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Pisful again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pisful safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Pisful for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pisful on the Kidneys?
Pisful is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pisful on the Liver?
Pisful may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Pisful on the Heart?
Pisful is completely safe for the heart.
Pisful 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 Pisful unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pisful habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Pisful. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pisful, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pisful can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but avoid taking more than the amount of Pisful prescribed by your doctor.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Pisful works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pisful
Taking Pisful with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pisful
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Pisful as it can have severe side effects.
No, Pisful does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic.
No, Pisful is not a sleeping pill because it is not used in the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). It contains clobazam which belongs to the class of medicine called benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used to treat seizure and anxiety.
Ideally, Pisful can be taken 1-2 times a day or advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food post evening because its absorption is not affected by food. However, you are recommended to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with chronic pulmonary insufficiency, personality disorders, muscle weakness, impaired liver or kidney function.
Yes, Pisful may cause weight gain but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug which is thought to be related to dose and duration of exposure to this drug.
Yes, Pisful is used for anxiety. It has been found to be very effective in reducing anxiety in the patients.
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; Onfi® (clobazam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 418