DI-HYDEN 100mg Tablet 100s

DI-HYDEN 100mg Tablet 100s works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for DI-HYDEN 100mg Tablet 100s

• Decreased coordination
• Nervousness
• Unsteadiness
• Shaking of hands or feet rare
• Unusual facial expressions rare
• Trouble sleeping
• Uncontrolled eye movements
• Yellow colored eyes or skin rare
• Skin rash rare
• Headache rare

Uses of DI-HYDEN 100mg Tablet 100s

What is it prescribed for?

• Seizures

  This medicine is used for the treatment of tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures (a brain disorder characterized by uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness). It is also used to control and/or prevent seizures that may occur during or after brain surgeries or severe head injuries.

When not to use?

• Withdrawal symptoms

  Abrupt discontinuation of this medicine may increase the risk of severe adverse effects, especially if you have been using a high dose for a long duration. A gradual dose reduction is recommended to avoid these reactions. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• Suicidal thoughts

  This medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts upon treatment. Therefore, it should be used with caution, especially in patients suffering from depression or suicidal tendencies. Close monitoring of mood and behavior is necessary for such patients. Appropriate caregiver and patient counseling, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Skin reactions

  This medicine should be used with caution since it may cause skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS), etc. in some patients. The treatment should be discontinued if any symptoms of a skin rash appear.

• Effects on bone

  This medicine is known to decrease bone density and may increase the risk of osteoporosis and osteomalacia. Inform the doctor if you have any bone disorder. Close monitoring of Vitamin-D levels and radiological findings is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Megaloblastic anemia

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from megaloblastic anemia or folate deficiency due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

• Driving or operating machinery

  This medicine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

• Blood cell count

  This medicine may cause neutropenia, anemia, and aplastic anemia. Frequent monitoring of blood cell count is necessary. Any signs of low blood count should be reported to the doctor. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesired side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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