Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus and bed-wetting. It helps decrease the urge to urinate and helps resume a more normal lifestyle.
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet
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Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus and bed-wetting. It helps decrease the urge to urinate and helps resume a more normal lifestyle.
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus and bed-wetting. It helps decrease the urge to urinate and helps resume a more normal lifestyle.
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, stomach pain, and nausea. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse.Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose regularly while on treatment with this medicine.
03Uses
Diabetes insipidus
Bed-wetting
04How To Use
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. Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet is a synthetic form of vasopressin (natural hormone that balances water). It works by causing reabsorption of water from the kidneys which controls excessive thirst and urination in diabetes insipidus. It also helps decrease night-time urine production and bedwetting in children. In addition to these, it reduces bleeding episodes by promoting the release of blood clotting factors.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Diabetes insipidus
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet brings about rapid action of controlling thirst and also reduces the urge to urinate often. This helps to manage these symptoms in diabetes insipidus. This improves your quality of life.
In Bed-wetting
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet contains the hormone vasopressin, which acts on the kidneys and reduces the frequency and amount of urine produced by the kidneys. This helps to treat bedwetting in children. Bedwetting can be uncomfortable as well as embarrassing for the children and also their parents. Taking Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet does not cure the condition but prevents bedwetting effectively till the child is on treatment with it.show moreshow less
08Side Effects
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
Stomach pain
Nausea
Headache
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adiuretin 0.1mg 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:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet for the treatment of diabetes insipidus and/or bed-wetting.
Limit the amount of fluids you drink with this medication.
Adiuretin 0.1mg Tablet can cause low sodium levels in your body. Get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels.
Inform your doctor if you develop an infection, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting.
Talk to your doctor if you have sudden weight gain or swelling in your arms and legs that does not go away.
References
Sources and references
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