Restasis

Restasis, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Emulsion, Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Liver transplant. Other than this, Restasis has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Restasis depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Restasis also has some side effects, the most common being Increased hair growth, Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Restasis can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Restasis are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Restasis's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Restasis related warnings talks about Restasis's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Restasis is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Restasis contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Restasis with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

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