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Tidomet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Tidomet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Tidomet 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Tidomet include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tidomet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tidomet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Tidomet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Tidomet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tidomet related warnings section.
Tidomet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tidomet in conditions like Arrhythmia, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Depression. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tidomet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Tidomet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tidomet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tidomet 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 Tidomet safe for pregnant women?
Tidomet can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Tidomet right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Tidomet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Tidomet as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Tidomet on the Kidneys?
Tidomet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tidomet on the Liver?
Side effects of Tidomet rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Tidomet on the Heart?
Side effects of Tidomet rarely affect the heart.
Tidomet 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 Tidomet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tidomet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Tidomet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Interaction between Food and Tidomet
When consumed with certain foods, Tidomet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tidomet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tidomet 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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