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Pitosar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Labor and Delivery Complications are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Pitosar have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Pitosar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pitosar as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pitosar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Pitosar's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pitosar related warnings talks about Pitosar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Pitosar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pitosar in conditions like Cervical Cancer. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pitosar are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pitosar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Pitosar is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pitosar 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 |
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Is the use of Pitosar safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Pitosar.
Is the use of Pitosar safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Pitosar.
What is the effect of Pitosar on the Kidneys?
Using Pitosar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Pitosar on the Liver?
Pitosar has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pitosar on the Heart?
Pitosar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Pitosar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pitosar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pitosar habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pitosar is addictive.
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 Pitosar can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pitosar only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pitosar is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pitosar
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Pitosar together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pitosar
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pitosar with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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