Barostatin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. The alternative uses of Barostatin have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Barostatin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Barostatin also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Barostatin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Barostatin 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.

Barostatin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Barostatin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Barostatin related warnings section.

Barostatin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Barostatin in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other contraindications of Barostatin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Barostatin have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Barostatin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.