Evaquik 2mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of constipation. It increases the release of certain chemical that improves the movement of food inside the intestine and helps to increase gastric emptying of both liquid and solid.
Evaquik 2mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you're given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are headache, nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, dizziness, and dyspepsia. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should avoid this medicine if you are suffering from bleeding ulcers of the stomach. Consult with your doctor if are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Evaquik 2mg Tablet helps to stimulate bowel movements. It increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. Emptying of both solid and liquid wastes relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.
SIDE EFFECTS OF EVAQUIK 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 Evaquik
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Indigestion
HOW TO USE EVAQUIK 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. Evaquik 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW EVAQUIK TABLET WORKS
Evaquik 2mg Tablet is a selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist that has high intrinsic activity. It indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that increases the motility of the intestine and treats even chronic (long-term) constipation very effectively.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Evaquik 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Evaquik 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Evaquik 2mg 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
Evaquik 2mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Evaquik 2mg Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness, especially on the first day of treatment, and this may have an effect on driving and use of machines.
Kidney
CAUTION
Evaquik 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Evaquik 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Evaquik 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Evaquik 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Evaquik 2mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE EVAQUIK TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Evaquik 2mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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