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Azuvas 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Azuvas 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Azuvas. If you are pregnant, do not take Azuvas without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Azuvas 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Azuvas for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Azuvas 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azuvas may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Azuvas 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Azuvas 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 Azuvas 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Azuvas rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azuvas 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azuvas 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azuvas 20 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Azuvas 20 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Azuvas 20 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Azuvas 20 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Azuvas 20 Tablet
Azuvas 20 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azuvas 20 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Azuvas 20 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Azuvas 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 Azuvas as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, you can take Azuvas with losartan. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Azuvas along with losartan if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform 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.
Azuvas comes in the form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 636,637
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650
