Empetus Tablet

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Empetus Tablet

30 Tablet in 1 Strip
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Empetus Information

Empetus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Empetus. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Empetus include Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Empetus as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Empetus normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Empetus's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Empetus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Empetus is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Hemophilia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Empetus have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Empetus with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Empetus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Empetus Benefits & Uses

Empetus is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Empetus Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Geriatric
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Initially 300 mg orally twice daily, increase by 100 mg twice a day every 2 to 3 days upto 600 mg twice daily
Adult
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Initially 300 mg orally twice daily, increase by 100 mg twice a day every 2 to 3 days upto 600 mg twice daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Initially 300 mg orally twice daily, increase by 100 mg twice a day every 2 to 3 days upto 600 mg twice daily
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 350 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Initially 250 mg/m2/dose orally twice daily, increase by upto 400 mg/m2/dose twice daily

Empetus Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Empetus safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Empetus has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

    Mild
  • Is the use of Empetus safe during breastfeeding?


    Empetus is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Empetus on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Empetus on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Empetus on the Liver?


    Empetus is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Empetus on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Empetus on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Empetus with Other Drugs

Empetus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Empetus Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Empetus unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Empetus

  • Is this Empetus habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Empetus has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Empetus, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Empetus can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Empetus only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Empetus in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Empetus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Empetus


    Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Empetus to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Empetus


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Empetus as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvir (ritonavir)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 810

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 939-941



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