Qutalidon 175 mg/25 mg tablet 10x20's

Introduction

Expert Advice

1. What is the use of this medicine?
   It is used as a treatment for primary headache disorder.
2. How to store it?
   Store it at room temperature, away from sunlight and out of the reach of children.
3. Is it safe for use of pregnant and lactating women?
   It is contraindicated in both of these conditions, therefore, discuss it with your doctor before starting its use.
4. What are its side effects?
   Its side effects are uncommon and include skin rashes, pruritus (itching), erythema, angioedema, breathing problems such as dyspnea and asthma, anaphylaxis (serious allergic reactions), and decrease in the number of blood cells such as thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, agranulocytosis, and pancytopenia.
5. What are its precautions?
   You are advised to inform your doctor right away if prolongation or aggravation of any side effect results.

Primary Uses

Indications

It is used as a treatment for primary headache disorder.

Side Effects

Its side effects are uncommon and include skin rashes, pruritus (itching), erythema, angioedema, breathing problems such as dyspnea and asthma, anaphylaxis (serious allergic reactions), and decrease in the number of blood cells such as thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, agranulocytosis, and pancytopenia.

Contraindications

Indications:

This medication is primarily used for improving mental alertness. It may also be used for treating headaches and migraines in combination with other pain killers. It may be used by mouth for treatment of asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), gall bladder disease, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and low oxygen levels due to exercise, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, etc. It can be used for improving symptoms of type-2 diabetes, breathing problems in neonates, and weight loss. Caffeine creams are applied to reduce redness and itching in dermatitis. It now has other cosmetic used as well.

Storage:

Please store it at room temperature (18-25 Celsius) or refrigerate it depending on the form of caffeine you are taking. Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Please keep it away from children.

Side Effects:

Restlessness and insomnia.

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

This medicine should be used minimally during pregnancy. This medicine may pass into breast milk. There is no such evidence of harm to baby by caffeine during lactation. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

Administration:

Caffeine is mostly taken orally in the form of tea, coffee, and other drinks. It may also be used rectally by/under the supervision of a medical professional. If being used for a medical purpose, the dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. In such a case, consultation with a doctor is recommended before use.

Precautions:

Following are the precautions: • Patients with kidney disease should be cautious • Patients with central nervous system disorders should be cautious • Patients with disorders associated to anxiety and depression should be cautious • Patients with bleeding disorders should be cautious • Patients with heart disease must be cautious • Elderly