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Idegen 45mg Tablet contains ‘Idebenone’, which is a potent antioxidant. It works by neutralizing the free radicals in the body that cause damage to the tissues. It improves vision impairment in patients with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy and reduces damage to the nervous system and the heart in Friedreich ataxia.
Idegen 45mg Tablet can change urine colour to reddish-brown. However, this effect is harmless and improves after discontinuation of therapy.
The common side-effects of Idegen 45mg Tablet are nasopharyngitis (cold), cough, diarrhoea, and back pain. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
Idegen 45mg Tablet is preferably taken with food to get its maximum benefits. Take this medicine at the same time every day for the best results.
Friedreich ataxia is a rare inherited genetic condition caused by a mutation in the FXN gene. It harms the brain, spinal cord, and heart, resulting in shaky posture, trouble walking, and impaired speech.
Alcohol
Caution
Do not consume alcohol while taking Idegen 45mg Tablet as it may cause unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
It is not known whether Idegen 45mg Tablet is safe to be used in pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Idegen 45mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk and cause harm to your infant. So, caution should be exercised, and it is advisable to consult your doctor before using it.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Idegen 45mg Tablet may not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
Caution
There is insufficient data to establish the safe use of Idegen 45mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Kidney
Caution
There is insufficient data to establish the safe use of Idegen 45mg Tablet in patients with kidney diseases. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
Unsafe
Idegen 45mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.
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About Idegen 45mg Tablet
Idegen 45mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antioxidant’ used to treat Friedreich ataxia and Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). Friedreich ataxia is a rare inherited disorder that causes difficulty walking and speech impairment. LHON is an eye disease that is an inherited genetic disorder. It occurs due to a defect in the genes that affect the cells in the eye responsible for producing energy to function normally.
Idegen 45mg Tablet contains ‘Idebenone’, which is a potent antioxidant. It acts by neutralising the free radicals, which cause damage to the tissues. It restores the ability of cells to produce energy. This effect provides the energy for the inactive cells to work normally, thereby improving lost vision in patients with LHON. It helps to reduce damage to the nervous system and the heart in Friedreich ataxia.
Idegen 45mg Tablet is available in the form of tablets. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Idegen 45mg Tablet are nasopharyngitis (cold), cough, diarrhoea, and back pain. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
Do not take Idegen 45mg Tablet if you are allergic to Idebenone or any other contents present in it. Before taking Idegen 45mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any blood-related disorders, or liver, or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Idegen 45mg Tablet may make your urine reddish-brown in colour; however, it is harmless. Idegen 45mg Tablet should not be used in children below 12 years of age. Idegen 45mg Tablet may require dose adjustments in elderly patients. There is no sufficient data to prove the safe use of alcohol while taking Idegen 45mg Tablet, so please consult your doctor. Idegen 45mg Tablet may not affect your ability to drive.
Uses of Idegen 45mg Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Idegen 45mg Tablet contains ‘Idebenone’, which is a potent antioxidant. It works by neutralizing the free radicals in the body that cause damage to the tissues. It can be well-tolerated in young and adult patients. It shows the best eyesight recovery when used in patients with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy. Idegen 45mg Tablet can slow down damage to the nervous system in patients with Friedreich ataxia, thereby improving symptoms.
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Side Effects of Idegen 45mg Tablet
Nasopharyngitis (cold)
Cough
Diarrhoea
Back pain
Drug Warnings
Idegen 45mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with blood-related disorders, and liver, or kidney problems. Idegen 45mg Tablet may cause a change in urine colour to reddish-brown. This effect is harmless and doesn’t require a change in dose or discontinuation of therapy. However, change in urine colour may also occur due to kidney or bladder problems. So, consult a doctor and do urine tests to rule out any kidney or bladder problems. Idegen 45mg Tablet may advise you to check your eyesight before taking this medicine and during the treatment regularly. Idegen 45mg Tablet contains lactose, so inform your doctor if you have an intolerance to sugars. Idegen 45mg Tablet contains sunset yellow (a colourant), which may cause allergic reactions.
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