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Unistar is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Unistar have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Unistar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Unistar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Unistar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Unistar's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Unistar related warnings talks about Unistar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Unistar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Unistar in conditions like Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy. The section on Unistar contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Unistar have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Unistar is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Unistar 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Unistar is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Unistar 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 safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Unistar. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Unistar on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Unistar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Unistar on the Liver?
Using Unistar does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Unistar on the Heart?
Unistar can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Unistar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unistar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unistar habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Unistar is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Unistar
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Unistar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unistar
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Unistar and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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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