Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's
Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's
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Rs. 900
Uses of Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Medicinal Benefits
Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is an anti-fibrotic medicine used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can help effectively slow the rate of lung function decline by 50%. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's helps reduce the scarring and swelling in the lungs by decreasing the release/activity of naturally occurring growth factors in the body, allowing you to breathe better. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's helps in slowing down the progress of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's
- Diarrhoea
- Feeling and being sick
- Tummy (Abdominal) Pain
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's if you are allergic to any components present in Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is listed as pregnancy category D; because Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can cause harm to the fetus, women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving treatment with Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether the Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's may cause tiredness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's may have interaction with medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole), medications used to treat bacterial infections/CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. erythromycin), drugs that affect your immune system (e.g. cyclosporine), antibiotic medicines used to treat tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin), medicines to treat seizures (e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin), and herbal medicines to treat depression (e.g. St. John’s Wort).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid grapefruit juice and chargrilled meats.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's may interact with smoking and severe hepatic and end-stage renal impairment requiring dialysis.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
- KETOCONAZOLE
- ERYTHROMYCIN
- CYCLOSPORINE
- RIFAMPICIN
- CARBAMAZEPINE
- PHENYTOIN
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
CAUTIONIt is not known if alcohol interacts with Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's. However, as a precautionary measure, you are recommended not to consume alcohol with the Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's to avoid unpleasant side effects.
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PREGNANCY
UNSAFENintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is listed as pregnancy category D. Because Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can cause harm to the fetus, women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving treatment with Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's.
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BREAST FEEDING
CAUTIONConsult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
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DRIVING
CAUTIONNintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's may significantly influence your ability to drive and use machines. You should not drive or operate machinery if you feel sick.
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LIVER
CAUTIONDose adjustment may be needed. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.
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KIDNEY
CAUTIONDose adjustment may be needed. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is not recommended for patients with an end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.
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CHILDREN
CAUTIONNintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Watch out for triggers that worsen the cough, such as smoke, foods, air-conditioning, high altitude, etc.
- Exercise moderately. Eat healthily.
- Follow pulmonary rehabilitation program. It includes exercise, disease education, and group therapy.
- Quit smoking and alcohol.
- Get ample rest.
- Include green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, mangoes, citrus fruits, berries, and cocoa.
- Lean proteins such as fish, meat, and poultry are the best.
- Hydration is important. Drink plenty of water, herbal tea, and vegetable and fruit juices.
- Avoid processed and refined foods.
Special Advise
- Regular blood tests and occasional tests of your bone marrow will be carried out to check whether the treatment is working. If it does work, it will usually be taken for life.