Tienilic Acid
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Tienilic Acid is a diuretic. It was formerly used in the treatment of edema and hypertension, but it has been withdrawn from the market due to severe side effects.
Indications
Tienilic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypertension, Infertility without hyperprolactinemia.
Contraindications
Tienilic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Thrombosis, Liver diseases, Renal calculi.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tienilic Acid, which give rise to further complications include Hypokalemia, Dermatitis, Arthralgia. Tienilic Acid produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Renal failure, Hepatotoxicity. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Tienilic Acid therapy.
Warnings
No data regarding the Warnings/Precautions of Tienilic Acid is available.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Geriatrics, and Neonates. 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
3.57 to 7.14 mg/kg (5.4 (5.355)) 24 hourly PO — For atleast 6-Months
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 Tienilic Acid was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.