Fasturtec Information

Fasturtec is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood.

The correct dosage of Fasturtec 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Fasturtec have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Fasturtec normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Fasturtec's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Fasturtec has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fasturtec related warnings section.

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

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

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fasturtec is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Fasturtec Benefits & Uses

Fasturtec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Fasturtec 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	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Fasturtec Related Warnings

Is the use of Fasturtec safe for pregnant women?

Fasturtec may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Fasturtec again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Fasturtec safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Fasturtec. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Fasturtec on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Fasturtec on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Fasturtec on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Fasturtec on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Fasturtec on the Heart?

Fasturtec is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Fasturtec with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Prilocaine

Moderate

Lidocaine

Fasturtec Contraindications

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

Allergy
Hemolytic Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Fasturtec

Is this Fasturtec habit forming or addictive?

Fasturtec is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Fasturtec. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Fasturtec is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Fasturtec is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Fasturtec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fasturtec

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Fasturtec and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Fasturtec

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Elitek (rasburicase)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 217

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1086-1087

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