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Virotrenz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Virotrenz have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Virotrenz is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Virotrenz also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Dizziness. Normally, these side effects of Virotrenz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Virotrenz has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Virotrenz related warnings talks about Virotrenz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Virotrenz can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Virotrenz in conditions like Kidney Disease.
Drug interactions for Virotrenz have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Virotrenz is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Virotrenz 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Virotrenz safe for pregnant women?
Virotrenz shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Virotrenz safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Virotrenz. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Virotrenz on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Virotrenz for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Virotrenz on the Liver?
Side effects of Virotrenz on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Virotrenz on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Virotrenz on heart. So it is not known whether taking Virotrenz will cause side effects on heart or not.
Virotrenz 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 Virotrenz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Virotrenz habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Virotrenz has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Virotrenz can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Virotrenz should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Virotrenz for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Virotrenz
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Virotrenz, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Virotrenz
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Virotrenz with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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