Iguseas 25mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Iguratimod (25mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassChromones
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
Action ClassDisease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Non biologics
User Rating4.2
User Reviews662

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Iguseas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Iguseas 25mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Iguseas 25mg Tablet Reviews

Iguseas 25mg is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It works by improving abnormal immunological responses and suppressing the production of substances that cause redness and swelling.

Iguseas 25mg can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Drink an adequate amount of water while on treatment with this medicine, this will prevent you from getting kidney stones.

The most common side effects of this medicine include liver dysfunction, pneumonia, and upper abdominal pain. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, let yor doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by prescribing you an alternative medicine or by adjusting the dose.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. You should also let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking before using this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

How Iguseas 25mg Tablet Works

Iguseas 25mg is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). It works by improving abnormal immunological response and suppressing the production of substances that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) in rheumatoid arthritis.

How to Use Iguseas 25mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Iguseas 25mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Iguseas 25mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis: Iguseas 25mg reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

Uses of Iguseas 25mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Iguseas 25mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Iguseas 25mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Iguseas 25mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Iguseas 25mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Iguseas 25mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Iguseas 25mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Iguseas 25mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Let your doctor know if you have any kidney problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you have been told you have lupus erythematosus. This is also an autoimmune disease-causing inflammation. 
  • Iguseas 25mg is prescribed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • If you take any medicines like painkillers such as ibuprofen, let your doctor know. This is because it might interfere with Iguseas 25mg and may either stop it from working fully or might cause some side effects. 

References

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