Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol, High Triglycerides.
The right dosage of Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Cholecystitis are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet 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 Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Lipicard for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Lipicard on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Lipicard will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lipicard can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Lipicard can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Lipicard. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet 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 Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lipicard 160 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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