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Vesta is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. Vesta also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Vesta 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Vesta include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Vesta side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Vesta 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, Vesta's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Vesta has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vesta related warnings section.
Vesta is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Vesta have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Vesta have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Vesta, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Vesta 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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Is the use of Vesta safe for pregnant women?
Vesta shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Vesta safe during breastfeeding?
Vesta has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vesta on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Vesta. 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 Vesta on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Vesta. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Vesta only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Vesta on the Heart?
Vesta may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Vesta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vesta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vesta habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Vesta is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Vesta as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Vesta only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vesta cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Vesta
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Vesta to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vesta
Consumption of alcohol and Vesta together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Vesta 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.
Vesta 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.
Yes, Vesta 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, Vesta 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.
Use Vesta as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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