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Orvas Ez, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Orvas Ez 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 Orvas Ez. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Orvas Ez include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Orvas Ez side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Orvas Ez go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Orvas Ez's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Orvas Ez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Orvas Ez is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Orvas Ez contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Orvas Ez have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Orvas Ez is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Orvas Ez 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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Is the use of Orvas Ez safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Orvas Ez will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Orvas Ez safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Orvas Ez. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Orvas Ez on the Kidneys?
Orvas Ez can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Orvas Ez on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Orvas Ez. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Orvas Ez only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Orvas Ez on the Heart?
Orvas Ez is rarely harmful for the heart.
Orvas Ez 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 Orvas Ez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orvas Ez habit forming or addictive?
Orvas Ez does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Orvas Ez
Taking Orvas Ez with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orvas Ez
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Orvas Ez with alcohol will be.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Orvas Ez has been reported to cause diarrhea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Orvas Ez 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.
Yes, Orvas Ez 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.
Yes, Orvas Ez 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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