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Ezitrol A, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Ezitrol A have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Ezitrol A is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Ezitrol A also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Ezitrol A have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ezitrol A are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ezitrol A is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ezitrol A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ezitrol A related warnings section.
Ezitrol A can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ezitrol A in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other contraindications of Ezitrol A have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ezitrol A may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ezitrol A is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Ezitrol A 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ezitrol A is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ezitrol A safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Ezitrol A will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Ezitrol A safe during breastfeeding?
Ezitrol A may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Ezitrol A, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Ezitrol A.
What is the effect of Ezitrol A on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ezitrol A. 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 Ezitrol A on the Liver?
Ezitrol A may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ezitrol A on the Heart?
Ezitrol A has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ezitrol A 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 Ezitrol A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ezitrol A habit forming or addictive?
Ezitrol A is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Ezitrol A
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Ezitrol A to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ezitrol A
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ezitrol A.
Ezitrol A 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.
No, Ezitrol A does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Ezitrol A might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Ezitrol A 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
Ezitrol A 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.
No, Ezitrol A should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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