Etdone 100 Tablet

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Etdone 100 Tablet

Discover how Etdone 100 Tablet, formulated by Vanprom Lifesciences Pvt Ltd with Primidone (100mg), can assist with Epilepsy,Anesthesia,Epilepsy/Seizures. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

Information about Etdone 100 Tablet (Brand: Vanprom Lifesciences Pvt Ltd) - Uses: Epilepsy,Anesthesia,Epilepsy/Seizures

  • MRP: ₹
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  • Salt Combination: Primidone (100mg)
  • Brand: Vanprom Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
  • Uses: Epilepsy,Anesthesia,Epilepsy/Seizures

Description

  • Etdone 100 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates
  • It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures)
  • They also have hypnotic properties
  • This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy
  • Etdone 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food
  • However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
  • Take Etdone 100 Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use
  • If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, vertigo, low energy, impaired coordination, visual disturbance, and headache
  • It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine
  • It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Etdone 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etdone 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CAUTION: Etdone 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etdone 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Etdone 100 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Etdone 100 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Etdone 100 Tablet 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.
Alcohol: UNSAFE: Etdone 100 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action: Barbiturates
Therapeutic class: NEURO CNS
Habit Forming: Yes
Chemical Class: Barbituric Acid Derivative

Uses

Uses of Etdone 100 Tablet

  • In Epilepsy/Seizures Etdone 100 Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits)
  • It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
  • This medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving)
  • It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures
  • Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to
  • Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Missed Doses
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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Etdone 100 Tablet
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Vertigo
  • Low energy
  • Impaired coordination
  • Visual impairment
  • Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

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