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Creslip, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Creslip have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Creslip depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Creslip include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Creslip can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Creslip 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Creslip is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Creslip has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Creslip related warnings section.
Creslip is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Angioedema are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Creslip have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Creslip with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Creslip is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Creslip is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Creslip safe for pregnant women?
Creslip 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 Creslip safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Creslip as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Creslip on the Kidneys?
Creslip does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Creslip on the Liver?
Creslip is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Creslip on the Heart?
Creslip has very mild side effects on the heart.
Creslip should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Creslip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Creslip habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Creslip has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Creslip
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Creslip to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Creslip
Taking alcohol with Creslip can be dangerous.
Creslip 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.
Creslip 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
No, Creslip should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Creslip is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Creslip 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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