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Orvas Ft is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Orvas Ft also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Orvas Ft is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Orvas Ft side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Orvas Ft are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Orvas Ft has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Orvas Ft related warnings talks about Orvas Ft's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Orvas Ft is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Additionally, Orvas Ft may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Orvas Ft, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Orvas Ft 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Orvas Ft safe for pregnant women?
Orvas Ft can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Orvas Ft right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Orvas Ft safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Orvas Ft. If you see any side effects, stop taking Orvas Ft immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Orvas Ft again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Orvas Ft on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Orvas Ft. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Orvas Ft on the Liver?
Side effects of Orvas Ft rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Orvas Ft on the Heart?
Side effects of Orvas Ft on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Orvas Ft 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 Orvas Ft unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orvas Ft habit forming or addictive?
Orvas Ft does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Orvas Ft since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Orvas Ft only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Orvas Ft in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Orvas Ft
Taking Orvas Ft with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orvas Ft
Taking Orvas Ft with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Orvas Ft 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.
Orvas Ft 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.
Orvas Ft 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, Orvas Ft 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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