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Ezatlife, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ezatlife also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ezatlife depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ezatlife include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ezatlife can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Ezatlife are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Ezatlife's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Ezatlife's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ezatlife related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism must refrain from the use of Ezatlife since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ezatlife are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Ezatlife 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 Ezatlife is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Ezatlife is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ezatlife is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ezatlife safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Ezatlife in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Ezatlife safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Ezatlife. Immediately discontinue Ezatlife if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Ezatlife on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Ezatlife. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ezatlife on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Ezatlife. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Ezatlife on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ezatlife on the heart have been reported.
Ezatlife should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ezatlife unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ezatlife habit forming or addictive?
Ezatlife is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Ezatlife
Some foods when eaten with Ezatlife can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ezatlife
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ezatlife with alcohol.
Ezatlife is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
No, Ezatlife does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Ezatlife might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Yes, Ezatlife 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.
Yes, Ezatlife 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.
Ezatlife works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
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