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Gestakind is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Premature Labor. Secondary and off-label uses of Gestakind have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Gestakind depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gestakind as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Gestakind are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gestakind is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Gestakind related warnings talks about Gestakind's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gestakind is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bleeding, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Gestakind have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Gestakind, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gestakind 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 Gestakind safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Gestakind. It is best to stop taking Gestakind immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Gestakind safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Gestakind for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gestakind on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Gestakind on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Gestakind will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Gestakind on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Gestakind on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Gestakind on the Heart?
Side effects of Gestakind rarely affect the heart.
Gestakind 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 Gestakind unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gestakind habit forming or addictive?
Gestakind is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gestakind. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gestakind is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gestakind for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gestakind
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Gestakind and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gestakind
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gestakind with alcohol will be.
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 136