Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Alert  Alert has 14 Side Effects total
1 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Alert |
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| | Alert is also known by the generic name Caffeine
USES:
This medication is used occasionally to help you stay awake and alert when you are feeling tired and/or drowsy. Caffeine is a mild stimulant.
This medication should not be used to replace sleep.
This medication should not be used in children younger than 12 years old.
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Alert has 1 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alert |
Alert has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alert Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alert Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alert |
Alert Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Alert has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):
Alert has interactions of serious seriousness with 22 drug(s).
Alert has interactions of moderate seriousness with 79 drug(s).
Alert has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Alert has 13 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Alert.
Alert Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Alert.
Relative Contraindications
Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Alert.
Insomnia - Chronic Trouble Sleeping is a contraindication of Alert.
Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Alert.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis - Inflamed Colon and Small Intestine with Some Tissue Death is a contraindication of Alert.
Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Alert.
Contraindication Warnings
Agoraphobia - Fear of Leaving One's Home is a contraindication of Alert.
Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Alert.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a contraindication of Alert.
Panic Disorder is a contraindication of Alert.
Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Alert.
Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Alert.
Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Alert. |
Alert has 7 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Alertness Aid 200 Mg Tab
Awake 200 Mg Tab
Caffeine 200 Mg Tab
No Doz 200 Mg Tab
Stay Awake 200 Mg Tab
Stay Awake Maximum Strength 200 Mg Tab
Vivarin 200 Mg Tab
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Alert - Symptoms of overdose may include
stomach/abdominal pain, mental/mood changes, seizures, fast/irregular heartbeat.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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