Setaxone 45mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat Friedreich's ataxia and vision impairment in patients with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, an eye disorder that can lead to loss of eyesight. This way it helps in improving the lost eyesight.
Setaxone 45mg Tablet is taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of using this medication are inflammation of the throat and nasal passages, cough, and back pain. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine. It may make your urine reddish-brown in color but it is harmless.
Before taking this medicine, please inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases. Moreover, your doctor may regularly monitor your eyesight, blood counts, and liver function while you are on treatment with this medicine.
Friedreich's ataxia is a genetic disorder that damages parts of your brain, spinal cord and can also affect your heart. It causes symptoms such as difficulty walking, a loss of sensation in the arms and legs, and impaired speech. Setaxone 45mg Tablet is a safe and effective medicine that helps in reducing the level of harmful chemicals called oxidants, that are responsible for causing damage to the nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and hearts in patients with Friedreich's ataxia. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the best results.
In Treatment of Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy is a rare genetic disease that causes rapid loss of vision of both the eyes. Setaxone 45mg Tablet is the most effective and safest medicine for the treatment of Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. Its antioxidant properties prevent further loss of vision and promotes recovery of vision. It improves healing of already damaged areas and aids in better eyesight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefits.
Side effects of Setaxone 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 you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Setaxone
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Cough
Diarrhea
Back pain
How to use Setaxone 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. Setaxone 45mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Setaxone Tablet works
Idebenone belongs to the class of drugs called as antioxidants (a molecule that prevents oxidation of another molecule). It acts by protecting wide variety of cells from oxidative damage thereby increasing production of energy by cells.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Setaxone 45mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Setaxone 45mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Setaxone 45mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Setaxone 45mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Setaxone 45mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Setaxone 45mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Setaxone 45mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Setaxone 45mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Setaxone Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Setaxone 45mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Optic neuropathy. Several docters diagnosed and said its a progressive dissorder and they cannot do anything for that.but v r trying to save the rest of her vision.place give some way to do something.
Sir my first child suffered from wlims tumor. Now she is fine after treatment. Sir i want to know will my second child who is in mother womb can have such problems. Sir pls advise me what to do?
Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai
Medical Oncology and Hematology
Wilms tumor can be hereditaryGo for routine prenatal tests only
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