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Atozet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Atozet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Atozet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Atozet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Atozet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Atozet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atozet is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Atozet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Atozet related warnings section.
Atozet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Atozet in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Some other conditions that can be affected by Atozet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Atozet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Atozet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Atozet 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 Atozet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atozet safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Atozet for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Atozet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Atozet. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Atozet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Atozet. 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 Atozet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Atozet. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Atozet on the Heart?
Atozet is rarely harmful for the heart.
Atozet 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 Atozet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atozet habit forming or addictive?
Atozet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Atozet
Taking Atozet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atozet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Atozet with alcohol.
Yes, Atozet 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.
Atozet 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
No, Atozet is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
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.
Use Atozet as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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