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Tosti, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. Tosti also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tosti. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Tosti have been listed ahead. These side effects of Tosti are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tosti is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Tosti's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tosti is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Tosti have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Tosti with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Tosti is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Tosti 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tosti safe for pregnant women?
Tosti may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Tosti again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tosti safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Tosti on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Tosti will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Tosti on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Tosti. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tosti on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Tosti. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Tosti only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tosti on the Heart?
Tosti may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Tosti 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 Tosti unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tosti habit forming or addictive?
Tosti is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Tosti since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tosti is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tosti cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tosti
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tosti and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tosti
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tosti and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Tosti is a brand name for triamcinolone. It is a corticosteroid which is available in the form of topical preparations, injections, oral paste, and a nasal inhalation. It is used for the management of dryness, scaling, inflammation, and crusting of the skin caused by conditions like psoriasis (dry scaly patches on the body) and eczema (dry, itchy, red, and scaly rashes). It is also used for managing inflammatory conditions like certain types of arthritis, allergic reactions, gout, and skin diseases, mouth sores, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.
Yes, it is safe to use Tosti for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take less or more of it as per your own will. Do not discontinue just because you want to as it might lead to disease relapse.
No, Tosti is a topical corticosteroid so it should not be used on the face. Harmful skin effects can occur by applying Tosti on a face like periorificial dermatitis (rash around the mouth), atrophy(degeneration of cells), and telangiectasia (tiny blood vessels causing thread-like pattern on the skin). The more potent a steroid, the more serious these adverse reactions.
Tosti is available in multiple dosage forms like topical cream, ointment, lotion, injectibles, nasal inhalation aerosol, and oral paste. You should take it exactly as per the recommendations of your doctor. Do not use it for the ailments not prescribed by your doctor.
No, Tosti should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. Do not apply it on your wound unless specified by your doctor. Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It forms around itchy and scaly patch on the skin. It is important to wash the affected area with soap and clean water frequently. One may apply apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil, coconut oil, turmeric, aloe vera, oregano oil, lemongrass oil, and powdered licorice on the lesion.
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