Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet
About Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet
Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet is a sleep-aid and also used as short term sedative. This medicine belongs to the class of an antihistamine. This medication induces sleep by depressing the brain to produce feelings of drowsiness and tiredness.
When used in combination with vitamin B6, it is prescribed to pregnant women for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. To ensure your safety you must inform your doctor before using this medication, tell him if you have or are:
- Allergic to any ingredient contained within it
- you are taking any other medications particularly sodium oxybate
- Asthma or Lung diseases or Difficulty in breathing
- Diabetes
- Heart diseases or Ulcers
- Sleep apnea or High blood pressure
- Pregnant or a nursing a baby.
The dosage for this medication is determined by the doctor based on your age, medical history, and current condition. The usual dose in adults diagnosed with insomnia is 25 mg, to be taken orally once daily, half an hour before bedtime. Usually, the duration of therapy is 2 weeks.
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg 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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet ?
Hypersensitivity
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet ?
Burning Sensation
Tightness Sensation
Headache
Stomach Upset
Pricking Sensation
Tingling Sensation
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication is safe to use during pregnancy.
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?
It may be unsafe as this might affect the alertness of the patient. Thus driving must be avoided.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is only limited available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is only limited available. Please consult a 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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Pregnidoxin Nu Tablet
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- NOSIC TABLET
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- Gomo Tablet
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- Lami 6 Tablet
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- Act Nvp Tablet
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- Lami 6 Plus Tablet
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- Pregvom 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Pregcare 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet
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- Doxeva 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet
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- Dopy Tablet
Acron Pharmaceuticals
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular 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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication belongs to the first generation anti-allergic drug and also acts as an antagonist to muscarinic acetylcholine. It subdues histamine H1 receptors in the body, which prevents the histamine from affecting the patient.
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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FAQs about Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet
Ques : What is Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication is an antihistamine drug. It is a sleep-aid and used as a short term sedative.
Ques : How long do I need to use Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : This medication should be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.
Ques : Should I use Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.
Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
Ques : How does Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet work?
Ans : This medicine acts by inhibiting the action of certain substances present in the body that might be causing nausea and vomiting.
Ques : Can the use of Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet cause drowsiness or sleepiness?
Ans : Yes, both drowsiness and sleepiness are the common side effects reported after consumption of this medication. However, if severe drowsiness happens in an individual, then the doctor should be consulted.
Ques : Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?
Ans : Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet should not be used if someone has a known history of allergy to it as it may lead to adverse reactions.
Ques : Can I breastfeed while taking Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?
Ans : It is not suitable to breastfeed a baby while taking this medication as Doxipreg 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet can possibly pass through breast-milk.
Ques : Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
Ans : An overdose should not be used for this drug as it can increase the risk of side effects.
References
Doxylamine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/doxylamine
Doxylamine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00366
DOXYLAMINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=DOXYLAMINE
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