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Botrostat Information

Botrostat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bleeding. The alternative uses of Botrostat have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Botrostat 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.

The side effects typically associated with Botrostat include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Botrostat as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Botrostat are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Botrostat has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Botrostat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Botrostat contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Botrostat have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Botrostat is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Botrostat Benefits & Uses
Botrostat Dosage & How to Take
Botrostat Side Effects
Botrostat Related Warnings
Botrostat Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Botrostat
Botrostat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Botrostat Benefits & Uses

Botrostat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bleeding

Other Benefits

Blood in Urine

Botrostat 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	Disease: Bleeding Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bleeding Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Botrostat Related Warnings

Is the use of Botrostat safe for pregnant women?

Botrostat 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 Botrostat safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Botrostat on the Kidneys?

Botrostat rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Botrostat on the Liver?

Botrostat may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Botrostat on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Botrostat on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Botrostat Contraindications

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

Porphyria
Uterine Fibroids
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Botrostat

Is this Botrostat habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Botrostat is addictive.

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

Botrostat does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Botrostat is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Botrostat in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Botrostat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Botrostat

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Botrostat, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Botrostat

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Botrostat

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Botrostat?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Take Botrostat as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Botrostat?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Botrostat is a brand name for ethamsylate. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as a haemostatic drug. Botrostat is available in a different dosage form such as tablet and injection. It is mainly used for the treatment of a bleeding disorder. It is also used to treat excess loss of blood during the menstrual cycle or surgery.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Botrostat cause headache?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Rarely, Botrostat causes a headache. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Botrostat work?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Botrostat contains ethamsylate. It is presumed that Botrostat works by increasing the endothelial resistance and promoting the platelet adhesion. It also prevents the biosynthesis of that prostaglandin which is responsible for platelet disaggregation, vasodilation, and capillary permeability. hence in this way, it prevents the excess loss of blood and works in the bleeding disorder.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Botrostat without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Botrostat is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.