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Lfast Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Lfast Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Lfast Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lfast Am include Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lfast Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lfast Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lfast Am is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Lfast Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lfast Am related warnings section.
Lfast Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lfast Am in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lfast Am are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Lfast Am may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lfast Am is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lfast Am 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Lfast Am safe for pregnant women?
Lfast AM should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Lfast Am safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lfast AM. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Lfast Am on the Kidneys?
Lfast AM rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lfast Am on the Liver?
Side effects of Lfast AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Lfast Am on the Heart?
Lfast AM has very mild side effects on the heart.
Lfast Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lfast Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lfast Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lfast Am has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Lfast Am
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lfast Am, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lfast Am
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lfast Am and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Lfast AM can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Lfast AM works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Lfast AM is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Lfast AM can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuation of Lfast AM on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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