Molybdenum
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Molybdenum is essential trace mineral. Molybdenum is added to solutions for total parenteral nutrition.
Indications
Molybdenum is primarily indicated in conditions like Ventricular fibrillation, pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
Contraindications
Molybdenum is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
Molybdenum produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Gout, Hyperuricemia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Molybdenum therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Molybdenum include Stomach pain, Hyperuricemia, Swelling of feet and lower legs.
Warnings
It should be used with caution in patients with biliary obstruction, renal dysfunction, in pregnancy, lactation, pediatrics and geriatrics and in copper deficiency.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
20 to 120 mcg (70 (70)) As recommended. PO — As required
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Molybdenum was found.
Storage
Inj Store in a well closed container.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.