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Afdiloc Injection


Product introduction

Afdiloc Injection is a medicine that reduces the amount of excess acid made by your stomach. It is used in people who are hospitalized to treat certain conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid.

Afdiloc Injection relieves heartburn and helps in healing ulcers.

Uses of Afdiloc Injection

Benefits of Afdiloc Injection

In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Afdiloc Injection belongs to a group of medicines called H2-receptor antagonists. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.

Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.

In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Stomach ulcers are usually caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or Helicobacter pylori bacteria. They both break down the stomach’s defense against the acid it produces to digest food. This damaged the stomach and allows an ulcer to form. Afdiloc Injection may be used to treat these ulcers. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear. It may also be prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers from forming by reducing the amount of acid.

Side effects of Afdiloc Injection

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 Afdiloc

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Gastrointestinal disturbance

How to use Afdiloc Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Afdiloc Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Afdiloc Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Afdiloc Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Afdiloc Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Afdiloc Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Afdiloc Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Afdiloc Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Afdiloc Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of the doctor.
  • If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Afdiloc Injection.
  • Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
  • Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Afdiloc Injection for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Aralkylamines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
H2 Receptor Blocker

Patient concerns

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Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed
Having problem of acid reflux disease with throat infection and pain in right side of abdomen
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
take avipattikar churan 1 spoon twice before meal, for throat infection do gargles with lyuke warm water and mixing tankan bhasma a littlein it,,
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FAQs

Is Afdiloc Injection safe for long-term use?

There is limited data available on whether Afdiloc Injection can be used for the long term or not, but it is a relatively safe medicine. You should take it for the duration advised by your doctor. Do not take over-the-counter Afdiloc Injection for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.

Is Afdiloc Injection effective?

Afdiloc Injection would be effective only if used for the right indication in the dose and the duration as advised by the doctor. In case you do not find any change in your condition while taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.

What are the dos and don’ts while taking Afdiloc Injection?

Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee, tea, cocoa, and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush while having meals. You should stop or cut down on smoking.

How long does it take for Afdiloc Injection to start working?

Afdiloc Injection starts working as fast as 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Address: No. 41, 3rd Cross, 5th Block, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru – 560 010, Karnataka , India
Country of origin: India

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2.0 ml in 1 vial
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