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Aivo is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Aivo safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Aivo for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Aivo safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Aivo for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Aivo on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Aivo on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aivo on the Liver?
Aivo is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Aivo on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Aivo for the heart.
Aivo 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 Aivo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aivo habit forming or addictive?
Aivo does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Aivo since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Aivo should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aivo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Aivo
It is safe to take Aivo with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aivo
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Aivo as it can have severe side effects.
Aivo blocks receptors in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostate urethra, and bladder neck. When these receptors are blocked, smooth muscle relaxation occurs in the bladder neck and prostate, decreasing the urinary outflow resistance in men.
No, Aivo doesn't cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating small, frequent meals and adding some physical activity to the routine.
Yes, Aivo is used for the expulsion of large kidney stones. It is presumed that Aivo helps in expulsion of kidney stones by relaxing the ureter and reducing the ureteral spasm which allows easy passage of the stone.
Yes, Aivo has the potential to lower the blood pressure and cause hypotension. Low blood pressure can be avoided or managed by drinking lots of fluids, taking food rich in B12 and folate, taking adequate salt, and by taking caffeine.
You can take Aivo for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take an extra dose or a high dose without informing your doctor. Also, do not discontinue taking Aivo on your own as that might cause serious adverse effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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