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Dot Stat 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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Is the use of Dot Stat safe for pregnant women?
Dot Stat can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Dot Stat safe during breastfeeding?
Dot Stat may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Dot Stat on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Dot Stat. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dot Stat on the Liver?
Dot Stat 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 Dot Stat on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Dot Stat on the heart have been reported.
Dot Stat 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 Dot Stat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dot Stat habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Dot Stat has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Dot Stat since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Dot Stat only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dot Stat is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dot Stat
Taking Dot Stat with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dot Stat
Consumption of alcohol and Dot Stat together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Dot Stat should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Dot Stat 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 Dot Stat as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, use of Dot Stat does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
No, Dot Stat is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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