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Meditas 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
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Is the use of Meditas safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Meditas. If you are pregnant, do not take Meditas without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Meditas safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Meditas as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Meditas on the Kidneys?
Meditas may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Meditas on the Liver?
Meditas 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.
What is the effect of Meditas on the Heart?
Meditas is rarely harmful for the heart.
Meditas 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 Meditas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meditas habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Meditas has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Meditas as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Meditas is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Meditas cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Meditas
Meditas may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meditas
Taking alcohol with Meditas can be dangerous.
Yes, Meditas might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
Meditas 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.
No, use of Meditas does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Meditas 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
Use Meditas 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
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