Coastat 100 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Coastat Information

Coastat is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bleeding. The alternative uses of Coastat have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Coastat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Coastat side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Coastat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Coastat's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Coastat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Coastat related warnings section.

Coastat is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Blood Cancer, Colour Blindness, Allergy are examples of such conditions.

Additionally, Coastat may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

Coastat Benefits & Uses
Coastat Dosage & How to Take
Coastat Side Effects
Coastat Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Coastat with Other Drugs
Coastat Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Coastat
Coastat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Coastat Benefits & Uses

Coastat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bleeding

Other Benefits

Coastat 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 8 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bleeding Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 8 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bleeding Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 8 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bleeding Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 8 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Coastat Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Coastat is used -

Severe

Visual Disturbance

Moderate

Pain in Extremity
Decreased blood pressure

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Coastat Related Warnings

Is the use of Coastat safe for pregnant women?

Coastat may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Coastat again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Coastat safe during breastfeeding?

Coastat is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Coastat on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Coastat. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Coastat on the Liver?

Side effects of Coastat rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Coastat on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Coastat. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Coastat with Other Drugs

Coastat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alteplase

Conjugated Estrogens

Medroxyprogesterone

Estradiol

Drospirenone

Norethindrone

Moderate

Folic Acid

Coastat Contraindications

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

Blood Cancer
Colour Blindness
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Coastat

Is this Coastat habit forming or addictive?

Coastat is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Coastat since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Coastat should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Coastat is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Coastat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Coastat

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Coastat and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Coastat

Information about the interaction of Coastat and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Coastat

Question about 6 years ago

How does Coastat 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

Coastat stops the process of fibrinolysis during which the blood clots are broken, resulting in excessive bleeding. In this way, Coastat reduces the blood loss from the body.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Coastat prolong or shorten periods?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Coastat doesn't prolong periods. It may or may not shorten the duration of the period because it mainly reduces the blood loss during periods.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Coastat cause cramps?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Coastat may cause cramps but it occurs only in a few cases. If you experience excessive cramps after taking Coastat then consult with your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Coastat stop bleeding?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Coastat doesn't stop bleeding. It is used to reduce bleeding. During bleeding, clots are formed. Coastat prevents these clots from dissolving and this reduces bleeding.