Altrip, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Altrip also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Altrip. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Altrip include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Altrip side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Altrip normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Altrip's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Altrip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Altrip related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism must refrain from the use of Altrip since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Altrip are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Altrip may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Altrip is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Altrip is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Altrip is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Altrip safe for pregnant women?
Altrip shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Altrip safe during breastfeeding?
Altrip has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altrip on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Altrip. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Altrip on the Liver?
Altrip may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Altrip on the Heart?
Altrip is rarely harmful for the heart.
Altrip 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 Altrip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altrip habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Altrip.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Altrip since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Altrip should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Altrip is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Altrip
Altrip may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altrip
Consumption of alcohol and Altrip together may have severe effects on your health.
No, use of Altrip does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Yes, Altrip has been reported to cause diarrhea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Altrip can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
Yes, Altrip can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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