Edastar Injection 20ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Edaravone 1.5 mg
Manufacturer
Lupin Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT EDASTAR INJECTIONEDASTAR INJECTION contains Edaravone which belongs to group of medicines called Antioxidants. EDASTAR INJECTION is used to manage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function) in affected individuals. EDASTAR INJECTION is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Edaravone. Before receiving EDASTAR INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have lung problems (such as asthma), kidney problems (such as impaired renal insufficiency), and/or liver problems (such as mild/moderate/severe hepatic insufficiency). EDASTAR INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary since there is no adequate data to determine safety and efficacy of the medicine. EDASTAR INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years) as there is no adequate data to determine the safety and efficacy of the medicine in children. It is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years/above) after consulting the doctor. The most common
Uses
OF EDASTAR INJECTION Manage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in affected individuals
How It Works
EDASTAR INJECTION works by relieving the effects of oxidative stress (condition that occurs due to imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body during ageing process) which results in delayed nerve damage associated with the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis condition thus preserving the motor function and managing the associated symptoms of the condition in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
EDASTAR INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving EDASTAR INJECTION are confusion, gait disturbance, headache, dermatitis, eczema, and/or tinea infection (fungal infection of skin). Consult and inform your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen. USES OF EDASTAR INJECTION Manage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in affected individuals HOW EDASTAR INJECTION WORKSEDASTAR INJECTION works by relieving the effects of oxidative stress (condition that occurs due to imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body during ageing process) which results in delayed nerve damage associated with the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis condition thus preserving the motor function and managing the associated symptoms of the condition in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USEEDASTAR INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF EDASTAR INJECTIONCOMMON confusion gait disturbance headache dermatitis eczema signs of glycosuria (condition marked by excess sugar in urine) such as extreme hunger, accidental urination, nighttime urination tinea infection (fungal infection of skin) RAREStop receiving EDASTAR INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you have: signs of hypersensitivity reactions (immune mediated response to an allergen) such as red itchy welts, breathing problems, itching, swelling of lips/tongue/face, dizziness, wheezing, and/or fainting signs of sulfite allergic reactions such as asthma attack (in people with a history of asthma), red itchy welts, breathing problems, itching, swelling of lips/tongue/face, dizziness, wheezing, and/or fainting
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYEDASTAR INJECTION should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it clearly necessary since there is no adequate data to determine safety and efficacy of the medicine. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGEDASTAR INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary as there is no data to determine its safety and efficacy. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. KIDNEYEDASTAR INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as renal insufficiency. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. LIVEREDASTAR INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems such as mild/moderate/severe hepatic insufficiency. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. ALLERGYDo not receive EDASTAR INJECTION if you are allergic to edaravone, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. It should be used with caution in patients allergic to sulfites. Consult and inform your doctor before receiving the medicine. LUNGSEDASTAR INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with lung problems such as asthma. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. OTHERSUse in Pediatrics: EDASTAR INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years) as there is no adequate data to determine the safety and efficacy of the medicine in children. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child. Use in Geriatrics: EDASTAR INJECTION should be received with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult and inform your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking EDASTAR INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking: CYP enzyme inhibitors (medicines that inhibit cyp enzyme which is responsible for cholesterol & steroid production) Ex. clarithromycin, diltiazem, erythromycin, itraconazole UGT inhibitors (medicines that inhibit metabolism of drugs) Ex. diclofenac, phenylbutazone Over dosage: EDASTAR INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Edaravone Pharmacological Category : Antioxidants Therapeutic Indication : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Dosage Forms : Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep EDASTAR INJECTION out of reach of children Store EDASTAR INJECTION below 25°C
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Last Updated
06 Dec 2022