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Avopril As is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Avopril As have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Avopril As. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Avopril As include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Avopril As have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Avopril As normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Avopril As's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Avopril As's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Avopril As can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Avopril As in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Asthma. Some other conditions that can be affected by Avopril As are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Avopril As with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Avopril As is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Avopril As 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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Is the use of Avopril As safe for pregnant women?
Avopril As shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Avopril As safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Avopril As as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Avopril As on the Kidneys?
Avopril As may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Avopril As on the Liver?
Side effects of Avopril As rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Avopril As on the Heart?
Avopril As has very mild side effects on the heart.
Avopril As 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 Avopril As unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Avopril As habit forming or addictive?
Avopril As is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Avopril As
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Avopril As to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Avopril As
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Avopril As and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Avopril As 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.
Avopril As 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
Use Avopril As as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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, Avopril As 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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