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Amfos is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Dry Mouth are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Amfos has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Amfos depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Amfos also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Amfos have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amfos are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Amfos's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Amfos has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amfos related warnings section.
Amfos can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amfos in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Dehydration. The section on Amfos contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Amfos with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Amfos is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amfos is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amfos is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amfos safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Amfos will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Amfos safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Amfos for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Amfos on the Kidneys?
Amfos rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amfos on the Liver?
Amfos is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Amfos on the Heart?
Side effects of Amfos rarely affect the heart.
Amfos should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amfos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amfos habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amfos is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amfos, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amfos can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amfos only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amfos for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amfos
Taking Amfos with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amfos
Taking Amfos and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ethyol® (amifostine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 876
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