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Spastra is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Spastra depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Spastra 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
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Is the use of Spastra safe for pregnant women?
Spastra has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Spastra without medical advice.
Is the use of Spastra safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Spastra may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Spastra should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Spastra on the Kidneys?
Spastra has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spastra on the Liver?
Spastra has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Spastra on the Heart?
Spastra is rarely harmful for the heart.
Spastra 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 Spastra unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Spastra habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Spastra is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Spastra
Taking Spastra with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spastra
Consuming Spastra with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Spastra can cause serious allergic reaction like difficulty in breathing, swelling on lips, mouth, throat or tongue, etc. Please speak to you doctor as soon as you develop these symptoms.
Spastra is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. An oral dosage form is taken a few times a day. It is important to take Spastra at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Spastra with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Spastra. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.
No, Spastra doesn't cause hair loss. Hair loss could be due to an underlying disease or even hormonal imbalance. It is therefore, important to investigate and rectify these conditions. Some of the tips that can be used for preventing or managing hair loss are taking nutritious diet, using oils for hair massage, getting less stressful in life, taking hair strengthening supplements, using less chemicals on hair, keeping the scalp clean, etc.
Yes, Spastra when used in combination with mefanamic acid can be used for the effective management of period pain or dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea results from the excessive release of prostaglandins which decrease uterine blood flow, increase uterine contractions and also cause peripheral nerve hypersensitivity leading to the development of pain. Period pain can severely affect a person's quality of life. It can be prevented and managed by taking calcium and magnesium supplements as they help in muscle relaxation, cutting down on coffee, using a heating pad, taking light meals, taking herbal tea, eating a low fat diet, massaging with essential oils, practicing acupuncture and doing some mild physical activity.
Spastra is a carboxylic acid derivative with antispasmodic and anticholinergic activity. Spastra stops acetylcholine from binding to the muscarinic receptors on the smooth muscles, leading to the relaxation of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, and regulating bronchial, tracheal and pharyngeal secretions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117
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