Hydroxyethyl Starch Benefits & Uses

Hydroxyethyl Starch is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
Trauma

Hydroxyethyl Starch 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

Hydroxyethyl Starch Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydroxyethyl Starch is used -

Common

Itching or burning

Hydroxyethyl Starch Related Warnings

Is the use of Hydroxyethyl Starch safe for pregnant women?

Hydroxyethyl Starch can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Hydroxyethyl Starch, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Hydroxyethyl Starch safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Hydroxyethyl Starch for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch on the Kidneys?

Using Hydroxyethyl Starch does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch on the Liver?

Hydroxyethyl Starch does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch on the Heart?

Hydroxyethyl Starch is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Hydroxyethyl Starch with Other Drugs

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

Hydroxyethyl Starch Contraindications

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

Pancreatitis
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Von Willebrand's Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Hydroxyethyl Starch

Is this Hydroxyethyl Starch habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Hydroxyethyl Starch.

No
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 Hydroxyethyl Starch can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Hydroxyethyl Starch only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Hydroxyethyl Starch is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Hydroxyethyl Starch Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hydroxyethyl Starch

You can take Hydroxyethyl Starch with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hydroxyethyl Starch

Information about the interaction of Hydroxyethyl Starch and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched 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; Hespan® (6% hetastarch in 0.9% sodium chloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 645

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