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Edastar is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Edastar. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Edastar include Eczema, Respiratory Disorder, Skin Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Edastar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Edastar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Edastar's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Edastar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Edastar related warnings section.
Edastar is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Edastar contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Edastar with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Edastar is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Edastar is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Edastar safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Edastar for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Edastar safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Edastar for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Edastar on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Edastar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Edastar on the Liver?
Edastar can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Edastar on the Heart?
Edastar may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Edastar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Edastar habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Edastar.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Edastar does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Edastar is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Edastar for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Edastar
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Edastar, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Edastar
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Edastar with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 479
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Radicava (edaravone)