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Caditor 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Caditor 40 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Caditor 40 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Caditor 40 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Caditor 40 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Caditor 40 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Caditor 40 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Caditor 40 Tablet related warnings talks about Caditor 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Caditor 40 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Caditor 40 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Caditor 40 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Caditor 40 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Caditor 40 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Caditor 40 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Caditor 40 Tablet 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 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Caditor has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Caditor 40 Tablet 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 40 Tablet 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 40 Tablet on the Heart?
Caditor may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Caditor 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Caditor 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Caditor 40 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Caditor 40 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Caditor 40 Tablet 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 40 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Caditor 40 Tablet
Taking Caditor 40 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Caditor 40 Tablet
Taking Caditor 40 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Caditor can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Use Caditor as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by 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.
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 can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience