Merosya 7 Tablet
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Product introduction
Merosya 7 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It works by limiting the function of specific immune cells that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis. This way it prevents relapse as well as reduces the progression of the disease.
Merosya 7 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not stop taking until you have completed the course. Regular blood and urine tests to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function may be required during treatment with this medicine.
Common side effects of this medicine include increased liver enzyme, hair loss, diarrhea, influenza, and nausea. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know. They may be able to help ways to treat or manage the side effects.
This medicine should not be taken by pregnant women. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any other medical conditions. Additionally, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you.
Uses of Merosya Tablet
- Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)
Side effects of Merosya Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youโre worried about them
Common side effects of Merosya
- Increased liver enzymes
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Nausea
- Headache
- Increased alanine aminotransferase
- Joint pain
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- High blood pressure
How to use Merosya 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. Merosya 7 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Merosya Tablet works
Merosya 7 Tablet is an immunomodulatory medication. It works by limiting the function of specific immune cells (T and B cells) that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Merosya 7 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Merosya 7 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Merosya 7 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Merosya 7 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Merosya 7 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Merosya 7 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Merosya 7 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Merosya Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Merosya 7 Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- Merosya 7 Tablet helps treat multiple sclerosis.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Do not chew, crush or break the tablets as they have a special coatingย to help prevent irritation of your stomach.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
- Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.ย
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
- Do not take Merosya 7 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy.
- Merosya 7 Tablet helps treat multiple sclerosis.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Do not chew, crush or break the tablets as they have a special coatingย to help prevent irritation of your stomach.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
- Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.ย
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
- Do not take Merosya 7 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Trifluoromethylbenzene Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Immunomodulator- Multiple sclerosis (oral)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Merosya with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
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