Zosta 5 Mg Tablet Information

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Zosta 5 Mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Zosta 5 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Zosta 5 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Zosta 5 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Zosta 5 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet 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: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given at evening
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given at evening
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given at evening
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given to 10 years old patients at evening

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zosta. If you are pregnant, do not take Zosta without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Zosta can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Zosta 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Zosta 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Zosta on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Niacin

Warfarin

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zosta 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Jaundice
Alcoholism
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Zosta 5 Mg Tablet

Is this Zosta 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Zosta 5 Mg Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zosta 5 Mg Tablet

Zosta 5 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Zosta 5 Mg Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Zosta 5 Mg Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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