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Amifostine 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
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amifostine is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amifostine safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Amifostine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Amifostine safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amifostine for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amifostine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Amifostine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Amifostine on the Liver?
Amifostine is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amifostine on the Heart?
Side effects of Amifostine rarely affect the heart.
Amifostine 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 Amifostine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amifostine habit forming or addictive?
Amifostine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amifostine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amifostine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amifostine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amifostine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amifostine
Taking Amifostine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amifostine
Taking Amifostine and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ethyol® (amifostine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 876
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 133-134