Prescription Required
Amifostine 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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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amifostine is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amifostine safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Amifostine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Amifostine safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amifostine for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amifostine on the Kidneys?
Amifostine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amifostine on the Liver?
Using Amifostine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amifostine on the Heart?
Amifostine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amifostine 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 Amifostine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amifostine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amifostine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Amifostine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amifostine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amifostine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amifostine
Amifostine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amifostine
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Amifostine at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 133-134
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