Orvastin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Orvastin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Orvastin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Orvastin include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Orvastin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Orvastin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Orvastin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Orvastin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Orvastin related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism must refrain from the use of Orvastin since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Orvastin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Orvastin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Orvastin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.