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Stersyl. is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bleeding. Other than this, Stersyl. has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Stersyl. depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Stersyl. include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Rash. While these are the most often observed Stersyl. side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Stersyl. go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Stersyl. has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Stersyl.'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Stersyl. contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Stersyl. have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Stersyl. is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Stersyl. 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.
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Is the use of Stersyl. safe for pregnant women?
Stersyl. shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Stersyl. safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Stersyl. may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Stersyl. should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Stersyl. on the Kidneys?
Stersyl. has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Stersyl. on the Liver?
Stersyl. may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Stersyl. on the Heart?
Stersyl. has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stersyl. unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stersyl. habit forming or addictive?
Stersyl. does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Stersyl. does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Stersyl. is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Stersyl. is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Stersyl.
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Stersyl. with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stersyl.
Information about the interaction of Stersyl. and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Stersyl. is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as nausea, abdominal pain, and rashes. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.
Rarely, Stersyl. causes a headache. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Stersyl. contains ethamsylate. It is presumed that Stersyl. works by increasing the endothelial resistance and promoting the platelet adhesion. It also prevents the biosynthesis of that prostaglandin which is responsible for platelet disaggregation, vasodilation, and capillary permeability. hence in this way, it prevents the excess loss of blood and works in the bleeding disorder.
No, Stersyl. should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Take Stersyl. 2 - 3 times a day or as instructed by your doctor. It should be taken with food to avoid gastrointestinal complication. Your doctor will decide the dose and length of treatment, depending on the severity and progression of the disease. Precaution must be taken if you are suffering from bronchial asthma, proven hypersensitivity to sulphites, and acute porphyria.
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 616