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Staha, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Hair Loss, Baldness, Alopecia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Staha has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Staha 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Staha are Flushing, Bloating or fullness, Swelling. While these are the most often observed Staha side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Staha normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Staha is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Staha's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Staha related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angina must refrain from the use of Staha since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Staha may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Staha is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Staha 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Staha is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Staha safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Staha. If you are pregnant, do not take Staha without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Staha safe during breastfeeding?
Staha should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Staha on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Staha on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Staha on the Liver?
Information about safety of Staha for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Staha on the Heart?
Staha is rarely harmful for the heart.
Staha 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 Staha unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Staha habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Staha has not been reported.
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 Staha can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Staha is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Staha is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Staha
Taking Staha with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Staha
Consumption of alcohol and Staha together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Staha might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Staha is only approved for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and you are advised to consult with a doctor first before using this drug for telogen effluvium.
No, Staha should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Staha might be used for bread growth. Although Staha is approved only for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (hair loss) but a clinical study has found that Staha is very effective for bread enhancement by increasing hair counts.
Yes, Staha is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug at therapeutic doses such as irritation and burning sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, hair growth by Staha is not permanent. You might have to use Staha continuously to maintain normal hair growth in the affected area.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 567
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Loniten® (minoxidil)