Rostac 25mg Injection

Short Description

Rostac 25mg Injection is a medicine that reduces the amount of excess acid made by your stomach.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Rostac 25mg Injection is a medicine that reduces the amount of excess acid made by your stomach. It is used in people who are hospitalized to treat certain conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rostac 25mg Injection.

Breastfeeding Warning

Rostac 25mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Rostac 25mg Injection 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.

Interacting Medicines

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Rostac 25mg Injection is a histamine H2 receptor blocker that reduces the amount of acid made in the stomach. It relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of the doctor. Take other medications to treat acidity (e.g. antacid) 2 hours before or after taking Rostac 25mg Injection. Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion. Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Rostac 25mg Injection for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.