Hestar 200 Infusion
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Product introduction
Hestar 200 Infusion is used for short-term fluid replacement after trauma. It is used in the treatment of hypovolemia that can result due to any injury, surgery, or severely ill patients.
Hestar 200 Infusion is a large weight molecular substance that remains restricted to the blood vessels and works by producing pressure in the blood which is known as oncotic pressure. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
You should not get this injection if you have any known allergies to this medicine. Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection.
The most common side effects include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any kidney or liver diseases as a dose adjustment may be required.
Hestar 200 Infusion is a large weight molecular substance that remains restricted to the blood vessels and works by producing pressure in the blood which is known as oncotic pressure. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
You should not get this injection if you have any known allergies to this medicine. Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection.
The most common side effects include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any kidney or liver diseases as a dose adjustment may be required.
Uses of Hestar Infusion
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Side effects of Hestar Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Hestar
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Hestar Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Hestar Infusion works
Hestar 200 Infusion is a large molecular weight substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and generates oncotic pressure (pressure produced by proteins in the blood).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hestar 200 Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hestar 200 Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hestar 200 Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Hestar 200 Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hestar 200 Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hestar 200 Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Hestar 200 Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hestar 200 Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Hestar Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Hestar 200 Infusion, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Hestar 200 Infusion is used to replace fluid loss from the body after any surgery or trauma.
- Hestar 200 Infusion should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), kidney disease and edema.
- Your blood pressure and heart rate will be monitored regularly while taking Hestar 200 Infusion.
- Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Hestar 200 Infusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nonionic Starch Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Colloids (Plasma Substitutes)
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Marketer details
Name: Claris Lifesciences Ltd
Address: Claris Corporate Headquarters, Nr. Parimal Crossing, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad - 380 006, India.
Country of origin: India
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