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Ideox 45Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Idebenone
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Ideox 45Mg Tablet

Ideox 45Mg Tablet is a drug used to treat Alzheimer’s/ heart/ liver/ Leber’s disease and Friedreich’s ataxia. This medication functions by providing protection to the cells from oxidative damage.

There are few reported cases of side effects that people may have experienced on using Ideox 45Mg Tablet. Generally, reactions may include stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, redness and swelling. However, should you experience any discomforting reactions notify your doctor right away.

Before using this medication tell your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Ideox 45Mg Tablet or to any other foods, substances.

Ideally the dosage should be determined by your physician. The usual dosage in adults is about 90-120 mg taken orally per day. If you are using it topically apply about 1% cream on the affected area once during the first week. If no adverse reactions show after using this medication then increase application to twice from the second week.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Ideox 45Mg Tablet

    • Friedreich's Ataxia (Inherited Disease Of Nervous System)

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Ideox 45Mg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Ideox 45Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Ideox 45Mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ideox 45Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Idebenone, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    The active constituent of this medication is a synthetic ubiquinone analogue, which is a cell antioxidant and an important component of Electron Transport Chain (ETC). It is considered to increase ATP production for mitochondrial function while reducing free radicals and inhibiting lipid peroxidation, preventing oxidative damage of cellular membranes.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Idebenone-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/idebenone

      • Idebenone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09081

      • IDEBENONE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=IDEBENONE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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