Unistar is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Unistar have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Unistar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
While these are the most often observed Unistar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Unistar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Unistar's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Unistar related warnings talks about Unistar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Unistar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Unistar in conditions like Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy. The section on Unistar contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Unistar have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Unistar is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Unistar 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 Unistar is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Unistar safe for pregnant women?
Unistar should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Unistar safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Unistar may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Unistar should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Unistar on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Unistar. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Unistar on the Liver?
Unistar is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Unistar on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Unistar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Unistar 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 Unistar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unistar habit forming or addictive?
Unistar does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Unistar
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Unistar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unistar
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Unistar.
No, Unistar should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Unistar is a brand name of rosuvastatin 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.
Yes, Unistar is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, dizziness, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Unistar 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, Unistar has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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