Emetine Benefits & Uses

Emetine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Amebiasis

Emetine Dosage & How to Take

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

Emetine Related Warnings

Is the use of Emetine safe for pregnant women?

Emetine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Emetine safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Emetine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Emetine will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Emetine on the Kidneys?

Emetine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Emetine on the Liver?

Emetine is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Emetine on the Heart?

Emetine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Emetine with Other Drugs

Emetine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Emetine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emetine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Emetine

Is this Emetine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Emetine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Emetine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but avoid taking more than the amount of Emetine prescribed by your doctor.

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Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Emetine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Emetine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Emetine

Taking Emetine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Emetine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Emetine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown