Unisox 20mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Unisox 20mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of premature labor (when the uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual). It works on the muscles of the uterus and helps in relieving the contractions.
Unisox 20mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include chest pain or discomfort, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, blood pressure, or thyroid. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you experience contraction and water break. Your doctor may perform blood pressure and heart rate check-ups while taking this medicine.
Unisox 20mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include chest pain or discomfort, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, blood pressure, or thyroid. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you experience contraction and water break. Your doctor may perform blood pressure and heart rate check-ups while taking this medicine.
Uses of Unisox Tablet
Benefits of Unisox Tablet
In Premature Labor
Unisox 20mg Tablet prevents abnormal contractions of uterus muscles and relaxes them. It widens blood vessels to help increase blood flow and improve circulation to the smooth muscles of the uterus. This prevents premature labor and miscarriage. Take it as prescribed and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Unisox Tablet
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 Unisox
- Breathlessness
- Chest discomfort
- Chest pain
- Increased heart rate
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dryness in mouth
- Loss of appetite
How to use Unisox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Unisox 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Unisox Tablet works
It eases the contraction of the uterus and helps relaxing it, thereby preventing premature delivery.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Unisox 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Unisox 20mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Unisox 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Unisox 20mg Tablet 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 Unisox 20mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Unisox 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Unisox 20mg Tablet is used in the management of premature labour.
- Avoid over-hydration while taking this medicine.
- Regularly monitor your blood pressure and pulse rate while on treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid disorders.
- Inform your doctor immediately if your contractions begin again or your water breaks.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenethylamine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Beta 2 agonist - Uterus
Interaction with drugs
Taking Unisox with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of a dangerous spike in blood pressure.
Do not consume Selegiline with Ritodrine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your
Concurrent use may cause low blood potassium levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may cause low blood potassium levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may cause low blood potassium levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may cause low blood potassium levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
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