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Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. The alternative uses of Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Pleotor 20 Mg 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 Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pleotor shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Pleotor as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Pleotor. 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 Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Pleotor 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 Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Pleotor 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 Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet
Taking Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Pleotor 20 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Pleotor might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
No, Pleotor does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Pleotor 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.
Yes, Pleotor 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.
Yes, Pleotor 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.
Yes, Pleotor 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
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