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Azostat is a prescription medicine. Secondary and off-label uses of Azostat have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Azostat is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Azostat have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Azostat 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, Azostat's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Azostat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azostat related warnings section.
Azostat can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Azostat in conditions like Liver Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azostat contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Azostat with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azostat is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Azostat is used to treat the following -
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 Azostat safe for pregnant women?
Azostat may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Azostat, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Azostat safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Azostat. If you see any side effects, stop taking Azostat immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Azostat again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Azostat on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azostat on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azostat on the Liver?
Azostat has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azostat on the Heart?
Using Azostat does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Azostat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azostat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azostat habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azostat is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Azostat
You can take Azostat with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azostat
Taking alcohol with Azostat can be dangerous.
Yes, Azostat is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
Rarely, Azostat can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Azostat has been reported to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Keep your doctor informed in case you are experiencing stomach disturbances while taking this drug.
No, Azostat is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Azostat can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.
No, Usually Azostat does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Azostat only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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