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Cholat is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cholat has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Cholat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Cholat are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Cholat have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Cholat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cholat is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cholat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cholat can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cholat in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cholat contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Cholat with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cholat, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Cholat 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 Cholat safe for pregnant women?
Cholat should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Cholat safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Cholat as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Cholat on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cholat. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cholat on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cholat. 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 Cholat on the Heart?
Side effects of Cholat rarely affect the heart.
Cholat 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 Cholat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cholat habit forming or addictive?
Cholat is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cholat will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cholat only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cholat cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cholat
Cholat may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cholat
Consumption of alcohol and Cholat together may have severe effects on your health.
Cholat is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
Cholat 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, Cholat 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.
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.
No, use of Cholat does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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