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Maast A, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Maast A also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Maast A. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Maast A include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. These side effects of Maast A are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Maast A is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Maast A related warnings talks about Maast A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Maast A is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Maast A may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Maast A is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Maast A 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Maast A is used -
Common
Is the use of Maast A safe for pregnant women?
Maast A should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Maast A safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Maast A. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Maast A on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Maast A on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Maast A will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Maast A on the Liver?
Side effects of Maast A on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Maast A on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Maast A on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Maast A 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 Maast A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maast A habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Maast A is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Maast A as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Maast A only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Maast A is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Maast A
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Maast A together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maast A
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Maast A with alcohol will be.
Yes, Maast A can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Maast A is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Take Maast A as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Maast A is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
Yes, Maast A can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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