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Caditor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. The alternative uses of Caditor have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Caditor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Caditor are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Caditor as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Caditor go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Caditor is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Caditor related warnings talks about Caditor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism must refrain from the use of Caditor since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Caditor contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Caditor with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Caditor is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Caditor 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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Is the use of Caditor safe for pregnant women?
Caditor has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Caditor without medical advice.
Is the use of Caditor safe during breastfeeding?
Caditor has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Caditor on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Caditor. 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 Caditor on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Caditor. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Caditor on the Heart?
Caditor may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Caditor 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 Caditor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Caditor habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Caditor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Caditor will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Caditor is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Caditor for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Caditor
Taking Caditor with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Caditor
Taking Caditor with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Caditor 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.
Caditor 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.
Caditor 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
Yes, Caditor 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.
Yes, Caditor is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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