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Fastum is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Secondary and off-label uses of Fastum have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fastum. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fastum as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fastum 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.
Fastum's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Fastum has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fastum related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis must refrain from the use of Fastum since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fastum are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Fastum may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fastum is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Fastum 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
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Is the use of Fastum safe for pregnant women?
Fastum has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Fastum without medical advice.
Is the use of Fastum safe during breastfeeding?
Fastum may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fastum on the Kidneys?
Fastum may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fastum on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Fastum. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Fastum on the Heart?
Fastum may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Fastum 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 Fastum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fastum habit forming or addictive?
Fastum is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fastum will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Fastum should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Fastum for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fastum
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Fastum together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fastum
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Fastum as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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