All Details About Piptashil Capsule
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Piptashil Capsule
Description:
Piptashil Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting experienced as a side effect of chemotherapy or anti-cancer treatment. It inhibits the signal to reach the brain that causes the feeling of nausea or vomiting.Piptashil Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are constipation, indigestion, headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, and hiccups. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses:
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Piptashil
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Headache
- Fatiguedness
- Loss of appetite
- Hiccup
- Increased liver enzymes
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 themWarning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Piptashil Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Piptashil Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piptashil Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Piptashil Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Piptashil Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Piptashil Capsule is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Piptashil Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Piptashil Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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