Livodox 500Mg Tablet
About Livodox 500Mg Tablet
Livodox 500Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of long-term and severe alcohol intoxication. This medication works by accelerating the clearance of alcohol from the blood. It is also being used nowadays for the treatment of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome) and Fragile X syndrome.
On using Livodox 500Mg Tablet you may experience side effects of diarrhoea, skin rash, drowsiness and numbness. If your reactions do not go away even after a few days, visit your doctor right away.
Before starting your Livodox 500Mg Tablet treatment, discuss with your doctor if: you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, vitamins, herbal and dietary supplements, you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby or you have been scheduled for any surgery in the near future.
The dosage for Livodox 500Mg Tablet is determined by your doctor taking into consideration your age, gender, medical history, current condition and responses to therapy. Generally the prescribed dosage is about 500-1000 mg per day. Try to take your doses on the same time each day.
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 Toxicologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Livodox 500Mg 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 Toxicologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Livodox 500Mg Tablet ?
Abdominal Distension
Decreased Appetite
Flatulence
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 Toxicologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Livodox 500Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Reheptin tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Reheptin tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. 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 Toxicologist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Livodox 500Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Livodox 500Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Metadoxil 500Mg Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd
- Viboliv 500Mg Tablet
Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
- Alcoliv 500Mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Livodox Plus Tablet
Icon Life Sciences
- Toneliv 500Mg Tablet
Esmatrix Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
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 Toxicologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication acts as an antagonist of the 5-HT2B receptor. Scientific evidence shows that it decreases that activity of GABA transaminase enzyme. In vitro experiment shows that this drug succeeded in reducing alcohol dehydrogenase activity.
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 Toxicologist before using this medicine.
References
Metadoxine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/metadoxine
Metadoxine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16554
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