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Hydroxyethyl Starch is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Hydroxyethyl Starch have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Hydroxyethyl Starch depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Hydroxyethyl Starch 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydroxyethyl Starch is used -
Common
Is the use of Hydroxyethyl Starch safe for pregnant women?
Hydroxyethyl Starch can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Hydroxyethyl Starch, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Hydroxyethyl Starch safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Hydroxyethyl Starch for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch on the Kidneys?
Hydroxyethyl Starch is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch on the Liver?
Hydroxyethyl Starch is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch on the Heart?
Hydroxyethyl Starch is not harmful for the heart.
Hydroxyethyl Starch should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydroxyethyl Starch unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hydroxyethyl Starch habit forming or addictive?
Hydroxyethyl Starch does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Hydroxyethyl Starch can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Hydroxyethyl Starch is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hydroxyethyl Starch cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Hydroxyethyl Starch
It is safe to take Hydroxyethyl Starch with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hydroxyethyl Starch
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hydroxyethyl Starch with alcohol.
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; Hespan® (6% hetastarch in 0.9% sodium chloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 645