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Hepmend Sachet

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Hepmend Sachet is a product of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: L-Ornithine L-Aspartate (3gm)

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All Details About Hepmend Sachet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Hepmend Sachet

Description:

Hepmend Sachet is used in the treatment of liver disease. It protects the liver from harmful chemical substances and improves the functioning of the liver.

Hepmend Sachet must be administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The course of the treatment should be completed for better results.


This medicine is well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to the medicine, inform your doctor. If any kind of allergic reaction (severe rashes, difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath, swelling, etc.) occurs, you must call for immediate medical help.


Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take it only if advised by the doctor. While taking the medicine, your doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Liver disease

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Hepmend Sachet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Hepmend

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepmend Sachet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Hepmend Sachet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hepmend Sachet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Hepmend Sachet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Hepmend Sachet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Liver
CAUTION
Hepmend Sachet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Hepmend Sachet?

No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Hepmend Sachet. It is a medicine given in cases of liver failure. Although, there are no reported interaction. Still, in cases of liver failure, alcohol should be avoided as it could worsen your complication of liver disease.

What is Hepmend Sachet?

Hepmend Sachet is made up of two amino acids. It is most commonly used in cases of liver diseases in order to prevent it from abnormal brain function called hepatic encephalopathy.

Is it safe to give Hepmend Sachet to pregnant or lactating women?

Hepmend Sachet is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. It is advised that if your doctor prescribes you this medicine then you must discuss all the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.

What is the use of Hepmend Sachet in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE)?

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder which occurs in patients with liver failure. In liver failure, there is increased bacterial growth in the intestine which leads to an accumulation of ammonia in blood. This deteriorating condition of the liver starts affecting the functioning of the brain, causing Hepatic encephalopathy. Hepmend Sachet works by detoxifying the ammonia from the blood, hence decreasing the free ammonia from the body. This, as a result, helps decrease the abnormal functioning of the brain caused due to liver failure.

How is Hepmend Sachet given?

Hepmend Sachet can be given orally, with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s health condition and severity of the disease.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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