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Consivas is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. Consivas also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Consivas depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Consivas as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Consivas are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Consivas is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Consivas related warnings talks about Consivas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Consivas can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Consivas in conditions like Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Consivas contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Consivas have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Consivas is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Consivas 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 Consivas safe for pregnant women?
Consivas has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Consivas without medical advice.
Is the use of Consivas safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Consivas on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Consivas on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Consivas. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Consivas on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Consivas. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Consivas only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Consivas on the Heart?
Consivas is rarely harmful for the heart.
Consivas 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 Consivas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Consivas habit forming or addictive?
Consivas does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Consivas will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Consivas only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Consivas in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Consivas
Some foods when eaten with Consivas can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Consivas
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Consivas as it can have severe side effects.
No, Consivas is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Consivas has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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, Consivas 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.
Yes, use of Consivas may cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe memory loss after taking this drug, then do not hesitate to inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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