Womastin Information

Womastin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Ovarian Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Womastin have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Womastin 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Womastin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Womastin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

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

Womastin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Anemia, Neutropenia, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Womastin contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Womastin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Womastin Benefits & Uses

Womastin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ovarian Cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer

Womastin 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(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Womastin Related Warnings

Is the use of Womastin safe for pregnant women?

Womastin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Womastin safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Womastin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Womastin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Womastin on the Kidneys?

Womastin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Womastin on the Liver?

Womastin is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Womastin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Womastin for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Womastin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine

Capreomycin

Clobazam

Moderate

Amikacin

Carbamazepine

Womastin Contraindications

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

Anemia
Neutropenia
Kidney Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Womastin

Is this Womastin habit forming or addictive?

Womastin does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Womastin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Womastin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Womastin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Womastin for mental disorders.

No

Womastin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Womastin

Taking Womastin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Womastin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Womastin with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Carboplatin Accord(carboplatin)

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