Cerivastatin Benefits & Uses

Cerivastatin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Cerivastatin 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 0.2 - 0.8 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 0.2 - 0.8 mg/day

Cerivastatin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cerivastatin is used -

Common

Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
Nausea or vomiting
Dyspepsia
Diarrhoea
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Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
पेट दर्द
Dizziness
Edema

Cerivastatin Related Warnings

Is the use of Cerivastatin safe for pregnant women?

Cerivastatin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cerivastatin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Cerivastatin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Cerivastatin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Cerivastatin on the Kidneys?

Cerivastatin 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 Cerivastatin on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Cerivastatin on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cerivastatin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Itraconazole

Erythromycin

Clarithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Moderate

Verapamil

Amiodarone

Cerivastatin Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cerivastatin

Is this Cerivastatin habit forming or addictive?

Cerivastatin does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Cerivastatin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cerivastatin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cerivastatin only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Cerivastatin for mental disorders.

No

Cerivastatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cerivastatin

It is safe to take Cerivastatin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cerivastatin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cerivastatin with alcohol.

Unknown