Mtaz is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. The alternative uses of Mtaz have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Mtaz is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Mtaz include Headache, Chills, Cough. Some other side effects of Mtaz have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Mtaz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Mtaz has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mtaz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mtaz related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mtaz contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Mtaz with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mtaz is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mtaz 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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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Mtaz safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Mtaz 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 Mtaz safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Mtaz in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Mtaz on the Kidneys?
Mtaz rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mtaz on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Mtaz. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Mtaz only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Mtaz on the Heart?
Mtaz may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Mtaz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mtaz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mtaz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mtaz is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Mtaz since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Mtaz should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mtaz in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mtaz
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mtaz together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mtaz
Information about the interaction of Mtaz and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Mtaz may cause delayed weight gain and slowed growth in children on whom it is used topically. Therefore, you must talk to a doctor before using Mtaz on children.
No, Mtaz is not recommended to be used for ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is not caused by any worm. It presents as a silver or red colored patch which may be swollen, itchy, scaly or dry. Ringworm can manifest in any part of the body, including groin (jock itch) and scalp (tenia capitis). The rash is usually ring-shaped on places other than face, neck or scalp. At times, the rash starts spreading. It should be treated using antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, etc.
No, Mtaz cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Mtaz for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
Yes, Mtaz can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.
Yes, Mtaz is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Mtaz is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
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