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Threpro, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Other than this, Threpro has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Threpro. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Threpro are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Threpro side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Threpro go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Threpro has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Threpro related warnings talks about Threpro's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Threpro can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Threpro in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Asthma. Other contraindications of Threpro have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Threpro with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Threpro, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Threpro 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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Is the use of Threpro safe for pregnant women?
Threpro can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Threpro safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Threpro on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Threpro on the Kidneys?
Threpro rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Threpro on the Liver?
Threpro is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Threpro on the Heart?
Side effects of Threpro rarely affect the heart.
Threpro 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 Threpro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Threpro habit forming or addictive?
Threpro is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Threpro
Threpro may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Threpro
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Threpro and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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, Threpro is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Threpro 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.
Use Threpro as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Threpro 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.
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