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Azuvas 20 Tablet 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Azuvas 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Azuvas should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Azuvas 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Azuvas for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Azuvas 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Azuvas. 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 Azuvas 20 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Azuvas. 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 Azuvas 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azuvas on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azuvas 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azuvas 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Azuvas 20 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azuvas 20 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azuvas 20 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azuvas 20 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azuvas 20 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Azuvas 20 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azuvas 20 Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Azuvas 20 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Azuvas 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
Use Azuvas as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, you can take Azuvas with losartan. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Azuvas along with losartan if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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.
Azuvas comes in the form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
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