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Astin Ez is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Astin Ez also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Astin Ez. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Astin Ez also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Astin Ez as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Astin Ez normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Astin Ez's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Astin Ez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Astin Ez related warnings section.
Astin Ez is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Astin Ez have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Astin Ez may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Astin Ez is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Astin Ez 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 Astin Ez is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Astin Ez safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Astin EZ during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Astin Ez safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Astin EZ. Immediately discontinue Astin EZ if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Astin Ez on the Kidneys?
Astin EZ may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Astin Ez on the Liver?
Astin EZ may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Astin Ez on the Heart?
Astin EZ has very mild side effects on the heart.
Astin Ez 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 Astin Ez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Astin Ez habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Astin Ez.
Interaction between Food and Astin Ez
Astin Ez may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Astin Ez
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Astin Ez with alcohol.
Use Astin EZ as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Astin EZ 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, Astin EZ 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.
No, Astin EZ should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, use of Astin EZ does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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