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Unistar Information

Unistar is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Unistar have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Unistar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

While these are the most often observed Unistar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Unistar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Unistar's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Unistar related warnings talks about Unistar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Unistar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Unistar in conditions like Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy. The section on Unistar contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Unistar have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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

Unistar Benefits & Uses
Unistar Dosage & How to Take
Unistar Side Effects
Unistar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Unistar with Other Drugs
Unistar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Unistar
Unistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Unistar Benefits & Uses

Unistar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Unistar Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rosuvastatin and 150 mg aspirin
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rosuvastatin and 150 mg aspirin

Unistar Related Warnings

Is the use of Unistar safe for pregnant women?

Unistar 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 Unistar safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Unistar may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Unistar should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Unistar on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Unistar. 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 Unistar on the Liver?

Unistar is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Unistar on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Unistar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Severe Interaction of Unistar with Other Drugs

Unistar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin

Niacin

Colchicine

Gemfibrozil

Methotrexate

Diclofenac

Acetazolamide

Apixaban

Celecoxib

Sodium Bicarbonate

Moderate

Mild

Ethinyl Estradiol

Unistar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unistar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Alcoholism
Hypothyroidism
Trauma
Drug Allergy
Allergy
Bleeding
Asthma
Gout
Reye's syndrome
Peptic Ulcer
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Unistar

Is this Unistar habit forming or addictive?

Unistar does not cause addiction.

Unistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Unistar

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Unistar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unistar

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Unistar.

Frequently asked Questions about Unistar

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Unistar in the morning?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Unistar 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Unistar work?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Unistar 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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I eat grapefruit with Unistar

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can eat grapefruit with Unistar. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Even Unistar does not interact with grapefruit products.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Unistar?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Unistar is a brand name of rosuvastatin 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Unistar safe to use?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Unistar is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, dizziness, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.