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Unistar 20/75 Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. The alternative uses of Unistar 20/75 Capsule have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Unistar 20/75 Capsule. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Unistar 20/75 Capsule can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Unistar 20/75 Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Unistar 20/75 Capsule is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Unistar 20/75 Capsule has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Unistar 20/75 Capsule related warnings section.
Unistar 20/75 Capsule is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Unistar 20/75 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Unistar 20/75 Capsule may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Unistar 20/75 Capsule is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Unistar 20/75 Capsule 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 Unistar 20/75 Capsule 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 20/75 Capsule 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 20/75 Capsule 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 20/75 Capsule on the Liver?
Unistar is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Unistar 20/75 Capsule 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unistar 20/75 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unistar 20/75 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Unistar 20/75 Capsule does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Unistar 20/75 Capsule
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Unistar 20/75 Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unistar 20/75 Capsule
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Unistar 20/75 Capsule.
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.
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
Yes, you can eat grapefruit with Unistar. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Even Unistar does not interact with grapefruit products.
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.
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.
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