• What is Pidotimod used for?
Pidotimod is used to cure diseases of respiratory tract. Pidotimod
Dosage forms & Strength :-
Pidotimod 400mg. Capsule for oral use.
Pidotimod 800mg. Capsule for oral use.
Pidotimod 400mg. Liquid for oral administration.
What is Pidotimod used for :-
Pidotimod is used for different indications like asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumonia.
Pidotimod is used to prevent and treat respiratory and urinary tract infection in patients with a compromised immune system.
Pidotimod is used along with other mainstream medications in the treatment and prevention of chronic bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, infections of the urinary tract, etc.
Pidotimod helps to increase and improve immunity & prevents recurrent viral or bacterial infections in the airways.
Pidotimod Dosage :-
Pidotimod is a prescription medicine.
Take Pidotimod properly as your doctor tells you to take it.
Take Pidotimod exactly as directed by your doctor.
Pidotimod can be taken with or without food, as ordered by your doctor.
Do not take/administer in more or less quantities than recommended.
Your doctor can recommend Pidotimod single or in a combination with other antibiotics.
Do not stop the use of Pidotimod without asking your doctor.
What are the side effects of Pidotimod?
Common side effects of Pidotimod :
• Fever,
• Peripheral neuropathy,
• Nausea, vomiting,
• Diarrhea,
• Poor appetite,
• Constipation,
• Fatigue, generalized weakness,
• Low platelet count. (This can put you at increased risk for bleeding.)
• Anemia,
These are not all the possible side effects of Pidotimod. Consult your doctor and if you have any new or worsening side effects.
Precautions & Warnings :-
Pregnancy :
Pidotimod is not prescribed for use in pregnant women unless it is necessary. Your doctor will suggest the best course of treatment after evaluating the benefits and risks connected with the use of Pidotimod.
Breast-feeding :
Pidotimod is not prescribed for use in breastfeeding women unless it is necessary. Your doctor will suggest the best course of treatment after evaluating the benefits and risks connected with the use of Pidotimod.
Other medicines
Pidotimod can interact with many other medicines and can lead to severe adverse effects. Hence, it is suggest that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before starting treatment with Pidotimod.
Kidney diseases :
Pidotimod has to be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of critical adverse effects. Daily monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary to safely use Pidotimod.
Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative can be needed in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Diabetes mellitus :
Pidotimod must be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of critical adverse effects. Daily monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary during taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative can be needed in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Use in children:
Pidotimod is not suggested for use in children less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. It must be used with caution in patients less than 18 years of age and only under the observation of a qualified doctor.
Driving or operating machinery:
Use of Pidotimod can lead to drowsiness in some patients. It is suggest that you should not perform any activities like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you undergo drowsiness during treatment with Pidotimod.
Pidotimod is used for different indications like asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumonia.
Do not stop taking the medicine without asking your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you undergo difficulty in breathing anytime while on treatment with Pidotimod.
Inform your doctor if you have any history of any other disease.
Avoid smoking while taking Pidotimod.
Pidotimod interactions with medicine such as :
- Corticosteroids,
- Antiviral vaccines and related products
- Immunomodulators,
- Apremilast.