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Ostigard is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Other than this, Ostigard has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ostigard. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ostigard can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ostigard go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ostigard is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ostigard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ostigard related warnings section.
Ostigard is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Asthma, Kidney Disease, Gastritis as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ostigard are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Ostigard have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Ostigard, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ostigard 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ostigard is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ostigard safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ostigard. It is best to stop taking Ostigard immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ostigard safe during breastfeeding?
Ostigard may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Ostigard, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Ostigard.
What is the effect of Ostigard on the Kidneys?
Ostigard may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ostigard on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ostigard on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ostigard on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ostigard on the heart have been reported.
Ostigard 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 Ostigard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ostigard habit forming or addictive?
Ostigard does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Ostigard
When consumed with certain foods, Ostigard may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ostigard
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ostigard with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience