SAFETY

Potafast

Originator and patented brand

Safety

Medication safety is critical to patient well-being and health outcomes. It starts with rigorous pre-market testing in clinical trials, where medications are evaluated for both effectiveness and safety. Proper dosing and administration are essential to prevent adverse events and maximize therapeutic benefits. Drug interactions must also be considered to avoid harmful side effects when multiple medications are prescribed. A thorough risk-benefit assessment helps healthcare professionals make informed decisions by weighing the potential benefits against the risks. Medication safety is a collaborative effort, ensuring that treatments are effective, safe, and minimize risks and side effects. 

When Should You Not Use Potafast?

  • Before using Potafast, inform your doctor if any of the following conditions apply to you. Your doctor will determine if this medication is appropriate for you” 

    • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Potafast or other NSAID medications. 
    • If you have taken maximum dose of other NSAIDs recently(within the same day) 
    • If you experience breathing difficulties. 
    • If you have allergic skin reactions, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, or limbs (signs of angioedema). 
    • During the third trimester of pregnancy. 
    • Before or after heart bypass surgery. 
    • If you have active gastric or duodenal ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, or perforation. 
    • If you notice symptoms like blood in your stool or black, tarry stools. 
    • If you have chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), liver or kidney failure, or severe heart failure, especially after coronary artery bypass graft surgery or use of a heart-lung machine. 
    • In children under the age of 14. 

     

When should caution be taken when using Potafast?

 

  • Cardiovascular disease: Including uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart failure, coronary artery disease, or peripheral artery disease. 
  • Recent or upcoming gastrointestinal surgery: Also, if you have significant risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipid levels (cholesterol, triglycerides), diabetes, or smoking. 
  • Concurrent use with other medications: Caution is advised if taking other anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., acetylsalicylic acid, corticosteroids), anticoagulants, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). 
  • Asthma. 
  • Liver diseases. 
  • Kidney diseases. 
  • Blood clotting disorders or conditions like porphyria (a rare liver disorder). 
  • History of myocardial infarction, stroke, or venous thrombosis, or if you have risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, high blood lipid levels, or smoking. 
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What should I be aware of when using Potafast:

  • This medication may impair your ability to react, drive, or operate machinery. Exercise caution until you are sure how the medication affects you. 
  • Potafast, like all other NSAIDs, is primarily intended for pain management but also has an antipyretic effect. It should be used as directed by your doctor for pain relief and not as the primary treatment for fever. 
  • Potafast may mask symptoms of an infection, such as headaches or fever, making early detection and appropriate treatment of infections more difficult. 
  • Aspartame Content: Each sachet of Potafast contains 50 mg of aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine. This can be harmful to individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited disorder that prevents proper breakdown of phenylalanine in the body. 
  • Potassium Content: Potafast contains less than 1 mmol of potassium (approximately 39.99 mg) per sachet, which is considered minimal in terms of potassium intake. 
Potafast

Potafast, along with other brands such as Volt Fast, Catafast, Cataflam, Cambia, Inflamac Rapid, and Supanac, shares the same advanced technology, offering rapid and effective pain relief. 

Originator and Patented Brand

Before taking Potafast, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your medical conditions, including if you:

  • Heart disease. 
  • Kidney disease or kidney failure. 
  • Liver disease. 
  • Any allergies, including to medications. 
  • Asthma or hay fever. 
  • Blood clotting disorders. 
  • Porphyria (a rare liver condition). 

Medications: 

  • Other anti-inflammatory medications, such as acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or corticosteroids. 
  • Anticoagulants (blood thinners). 
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (medications for depression). 
  • Lithium (for mood disorders). 
  • Digoxin (for heart conditions). 
  • Diuretics (medications to increase urine excretion). 
  • ACE inhibitors or beta-blockers (for hypertension and heart problems). 
  • Medications for diabetes, such as metformin (except insulin). 
  • Methotrexate (for arthritis or cancer). 
  • Ciclosporin or tacrolimus (for organ transplants). 
  • Trimethoprim (for urinary tract infections). 
  • Quinolone antibiotics (for infections). 
  • Voriconazole (for fungal infections). 
  • Phenytoin (for epilepsy). 
  • Rifampicin (for bacterial infections). 

Contact your doctor or Get help right away if you get any of the following symptoms:

  • shortness of breath or trouble breathing 
  • chest pain 
  • weakness in one part or one side of your body 
  • slurred speech 
  • swelling of the face or throat 

What Else Needs to Be Considered?

  • Expiration Date: Do not use the medication after the date marked “EXP” on the package. 
  • Storage Instructions: 
  • Keep out of reach of children. 
  • Store sachets in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture. 
  • Do not store above 25°C.