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Urostat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Gout. Other than this, Urostat has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Urostat 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Urostat have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Urostat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Urostat is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Urostat related warnings talks about Urostat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Urostat contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Urostat with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Urostat, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Urostat 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Urostat is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Urostat safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Urostat. If you are pregnant, do not take Urostat without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Urostat safe during breastfeeding?
Urostat should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Urostat on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Urostat. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Urostat on the Liver?
Urostat has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Urostat on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Urostat. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Urostat 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 Urostat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Urostat habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Urostat is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Urostat does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Urostat is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Urostat for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Urostat
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Urostat and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Urostat
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Urostat with alcohol will be.
The dose of Urostat varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. Usually, Urostat is taken once a day with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, you are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Urostat has been reported to cause weight fluctuation (weight increase or decrease). It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.
No, Urostat is not a pain-killer. It contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricemia, and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia.
Yes, Urostat is helpful in gout. It is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals. Urostat decreases the production of uric acid which prevents the formation of these uric acid crystals whose deposition results in the intense pain and inflammation of the joints.
Yes, Urostat can be taken with colchicine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Urostat along with colchicine if taken as recommended.
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