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Violip is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Violip have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Violip depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Violip include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Violip have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Violip 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, Violip's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Violip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Violip can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Violip in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Violip contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Violip with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Violip is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Violip 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 Violip safe for pregnant women?
Violip can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Violip safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Violip for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Violip on the Kidneys?
Violip 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.
What is the effect of Violip on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Violip. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Violip on the Heart?
Violip may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Violip 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 Violip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Violip habit forming or addictive?
Violip is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Violip as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Violip only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Violip in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Violip
Some foods when eaten with Violip can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Violip
Taking Violip with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Violip 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.
Violip 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
Violip is a brand name of atorvastatin 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, Violip can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Violip 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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