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Zivast E, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Zivast E have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Zivast E depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Zivast E include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zivast E can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zivast E go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Zivast E's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Zivast E's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zivast E is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zivast E have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zivast E may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Zivast E, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zivast E 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 Zivast E is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zivast E safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Zivast E on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Zivast E safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Zivast E. If you see any side effects, stop taking Zivast E immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Zivast E again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zivast E on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Zivast E. 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 Zivast E on the Liver?
Zivast E 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 Zivast E on the Heart?
Side effects of Zivast E rarely affect the heart.
Zivast E 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 Zivast E unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zivast E habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zivast E.
Interaction between Food and Zivast E
Taking Zivast E with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zivast E
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zivast E with alcohol.
Zivast E comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
No, use of Zivast E does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Yes, Zivast E 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.
Yes, Zivast E might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
Zivast E 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.
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