Redest Information

Redest is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.

The optimal dosage of Redest is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Redest side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Redest are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Redest is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Redest related warnings talks about Redest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Redest contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Redest have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Redest is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Redest Benefits & Uses
Redest Dosage & How to Take
Redest Side Effects
Redest Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Redest with Other Drugs
Redest Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Redest
Redest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Redest Benefits & Uses

Redest is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Redest Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given till tumor progression
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For postmenopausal women, given till tumor progression

Redest Related Warnings

Is the use of Redest safe for pregnant women?

Redest can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Redest safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Redest. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Redest on the Kidneys?

Redest rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Redest on the Liver?

Redest may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Redest on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Redest. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Redest with Other Drugs

Redest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Thalidomide

Conjugated Estrogens

Moderate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Norethindrone

Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol,Drospirenone

Ethinyl Estradiol,Levonorgestrel

Norethisterone

Redest Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Redest unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
High Cholesterol
Liver Disease
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Redest

Is this Redest habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Redest has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Redest will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Redest only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Redest in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Redest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Redest

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Redest, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Redest

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Redest and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown