Heptamet Injection
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Rs.257for 1 ampoule(s) (10 ml Injection each)
food interaction for Heptamet Injection
alcohol interaction for Heptamet Injection
pregnancy interaction for Heptamet Injection
lactation interaction for Heptamet Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Heptamet Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Heptamet Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Heptamet Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Heptamet 5gm Injection
L-Ornithine L-Aspartate(5gm)
Heptamet injection uses
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How heptamet injection works
Heptamet Injection is a combination of two amino acids which works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.
Common side effects of heptamet injection
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
SUBSTITUTES FOR Heptamet Injection
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Expert advice FOR Heptamet Injection
- You will be regularly monitored for blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Frequently asked questions FOR Heptamet 5gm Injection
L-Ornithine L-Aspartate
Q. Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Heptamet Injection?
No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Heptamet Injection. It is a medicine given in cases of liver failure. Although, there are no reported interaction. Still, in cases of liver failure, alcohol should be avoided as it could worsen your complication of liver disease.
Q. What is Heptamet Injection?
Heptamet Injection is made up of two amino acids. It is most commonly used in cases of liver diseases in order to prevent it from abnormal brain function called hepatic encephalopathy.
Q. What is the use of Heptamet Injection in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE)?
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder which occurs in patients with liver failure. In liver failure, there is increased bacterial growth in the intestine which leads to an accumulation of ammonia in blood. This deteriorating condition of the liver starts affecting the functioning of the brain, causing Hepatic encephalopathy. Heptamet Injection works by detoxifying the ammonia from the blood, hence decreasing the free ammonia from the body. This, as a result, helps decrease the abnormal functioning of the brain caused due to liver failure.