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Kayavate is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion, Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Other than this, Kayavate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kayavate. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Kayavate have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Kayavate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Kayavate has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Kayavate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kayavate contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Kayavate with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Kayavate is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Kayavate 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Kayavate safe for pregnant women?
Kayavate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Kayavate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Kayavate safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Kayavate as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Kayavate on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Kayavate on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kayavate on the Liver?
Kayavate is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Kayavate on the Heart?
Kayavate is not harmful for the heart.
Kayavate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kayavate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kayavate habit forming or addictive?
Kayavate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Kayavate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Kayavate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Kayavate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kayavate
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Kayavate and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kayavate
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Kayavate with alcohol will be.
Kayavate should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Kayavate should be applied after cleaning the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication till it disappears. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug.
Yes, Kayavate is a steroid. It contains clobetasol which is a potent corticosteroid. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.
Kayavate contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Kayavate prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Kayavate might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Kayavate is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Kayavate is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
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; Impoyz (clobetasol propionate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 895
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