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Turbostat, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Turbostat has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Turbostat. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Turbostat also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Turbostat as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Turbostat are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Turbostat has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Turbostat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Turbostat related warnings section.
Turbostat is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Turbostat contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Turbostat with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Turbostat, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Turbostat 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Turbostat safe for pregnant women?
Turbostat shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Turbostat safe during breastfeeding?
Turbostat may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Turbostat on the Kidneys?
Turbostat 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 Turbostat on the Liver?
Turbostat 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 Turbostat on the Heart?
Turbostat is rarely harmful for the heart.
Turbostat 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 Turbostat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Turbostat habit forming or addictive?
Turbostat is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Turbostat since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Turbostat should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Turbostat for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Turbostat
Some foods when eaten with Turbostat can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Turbostat
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Turbostat as it can have severe side effects.
No, use of Turbostat does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
No, Turbostat should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Turbostat is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Turbostat does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Turbostat might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Turbostat 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
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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