Setaxone 45mg Tablet

Short Description

Setaxone 45mg Tablet is used to treat Friedreich's ataxia and vision impairment in patients with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

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.

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.

Side Effects

Inflammation of the throat and nasal passages Cough Back pain Diarrhea

Idebenone belongs to the class of drugs called antioxidants. It acts by protecting a wide variety of cells from oxidative damage, thereby increasing the production of energy by cells.

Setaxone 45mg Tablet helps treat vision impairment in patients with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). It should be taken with food and at the same time every day. It may make your urine become reddish brown. This change in color is harmless. Inform your doctor if this bothers you. Your doctor may regularly monitor your eyesight, blood counts, and liver function while you are on treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or if you notice flu or cold symptoms.