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Impavido 50mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Impavido 50mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of kala-azar (a parasitic disease spread by the bite of infected sand flies). It inhibits the growth of the parasite and kills it, thus relieving your infection.
Impavido 50mg Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time to minimize side effects like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Take plenty of oral fluids to keep yourself hydrated and prevent dehydration.
Some people may experience headache, nausea, itching, and sleepiness as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration. You will be regularly monitored with laboratory blood tests to assess kidney function and liver function.
Impavido 50mg Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time to minimize side effects like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Take plenty of oral fluids to keep yourself hydrated and prevent dehydration.
Some people may experience headache, nausea, itching, and sleepiness as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration. You will be regularly monitored with laboratory blood tests to assess kidney function and liver function.
Uses of Impavido Capsule
Benefits of Impavido Capsule
In Kala-azar
Impavido 50mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine and is used to treat kala-azar, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected sand flies. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Side effects of Impavido Capsule
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
Common side effects of Impavido
- Headache
- Nausea
- Itching
- Sleepiness
- Decreased appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Increased creatinine level in blood
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Impavido Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Impavido 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Impavido Capsule works
Miltefosine belongs to class of drugs called antimicrobial agent. It interacts with essential proteins and chemicals which are required for growth and survival of parasite, thereby causing death.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Impavido 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Impavido 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Impavido 50mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Impavido 50mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Impavido 50mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Impavido 50mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take Impavido 50mg Capsule with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 5 months after stopping treatment.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor liver and kidney function during treatment with this medicine.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phosphocholine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Anti-Leishmaniasis
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Impavido Capsule for?
Kala-azar
81%
Others
19%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
46%
Poor
39%
Average
15%
What were the side-effects while using Impavido 50mg Capsule?
No Side Effec*
29%
Headache
29%
Sleepiness
12%
Itching
12%
Decreased app*
6%
*No Side Effect, Decreased appetite
How do you take Impavido Capsule?
Empty stomach
44%
With food
44%
With or witho*
11%
*With or without food
Please rate Impavido 50mg Capsule on price
Average
56%
Expensive
30%
Not Expensive
15%
FAQs
Q. What is Impavido 50mg Capsule used for?
Impavido 50mg Capsule is used to treat certain types of leishmaniasis (a disease caused by the bite of certain sandflies), such as visceral leishmaniasis (a disease affecting the internal organs), cutaneous leishmaniasis (a disease affecting the skin) or mucosal leishmaniasis (a disease affecting the nose, mouth or throat).
Q. Who should not use Impavido 50mg Capsule?
Use of Impavido 50mg Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Impavido 50mg Capsule or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Impavido 50mg Capsule for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Impavido 50mg Capsule?
Before starting treatment with Impavido 50mg Capsule, inform your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or heart problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Is Impavido 50mg Capsule safe?
Impavido 50mg Capsule is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Impavido 50mg Capsule?
If you forget a dose of Impavido 50mg Capsule, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Can I stop taking Impavido 50mg Capsule when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Impavido 50mg Capsule without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
Q. Is Impavido 50mg Capsule safe to be used in pregnancy?
No, Impavido 50mg Capsule is not safe to be used in pregnancy. Studies suggest that Impavido 50mg Capsule can be harmful for the development of the baby. Therefore, Impavido 50mg Capsule is prescribed to pregnant women only if the benefits of the medicine outweigh the risks involved with its use. If you are planning to conceive, are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Impavido 50mg Capsule. However, if a woman is already on treatment with Impavido 50mg Capsule and she conceives, inform the doctor immediately.
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