Denopsy 14mg Tablet
Denopsy 14mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not stop taking until you have completed the course. Regular blood and urine tests to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function may be required during treatment with this medicine.
Denopsy 14mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Denopsy 14mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It works by limiting the function of specific immune cells that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis. This way it prevents relapse as well as reduces the progression of the disease.
Denopsy 14mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not stop taking until you have completed the course. Regular blood and urine tests to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function may be required during treatment with this medicine.
Common side effects of this medicine include increased liver enzyme, hair loss, diarrhea, influenza, nausea, and paresthesia. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know.
This medicine should not be taken by pregnant women. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any other medical conditions. Additionally, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you.
03Uses
Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)
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. Denopsy 14mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Denopsy 14mg Tablet is an immunomodulatory medication. It works by limiting the function of specific immune cells (T and B cells) that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis.
06Benefits
In Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord in which a person’s own immune system attacks the protective sheath (called myelin) of the nerves. This leads to symptoms such as vision loss, pain, fatigue and improper coordination. Denopsy 14mg Tablet helps to suppress the body’s immune system, thereby preventing returning of symptoms (relapse) as well as reducing the progression of the disease. It reduces the inflammation of the damaged nerves, prevents further damage and stabilises your immune system. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the best results.
07Side 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
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Abnormal liver function tests
Nausea
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Increased liver enzymes
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Denopsy 14mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Denopsy 14mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Denopsy 14mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Denopsy 14mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Denopsy 14mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Denopsy 14mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:UNSAFE
Denopsy 14mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Denopsy 14mg Tablet helps treat multiple sclerosis.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not chew, crush or break the tablets as they have a special coating to help prevent irritation of your stomach.
Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Do not take Denopsy 14mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy.
References
Sources and references
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