Lorfast Am Information
Lorfast Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Lorfast Am have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Lorfast Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Lorfast Am include Constipation, Heartburn, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lorfast Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lorfast Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Lorfast Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lorfast Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lorfast Am related warnings section.
Lorfast Am is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Lorfast Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Lorfast Am with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lorfast Am is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lorfast Am Benefits & Uses
Lorfast Am is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Lorfast Am Dosage & How to Take
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Lorfast Am Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lorfast Am is used -
Severe
- Difficulty urinating
Mild
Common
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
- Nausea or vomiting
Lorfast Am Related Warnings
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Is the use of Lorfast Am safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lorfast Am. If you are pregnant, do not take Lorfast Am without a doctor's advice.
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Is the use of Lorfast Am safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lorfast Am. It should only be taken after medical advice.
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What is the effect of Lorfast Am on the Kidneys?
Lorfast Am has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Lorfast Am on the Liver?
Lorfast Am is rarely harmful for the liver.
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What is the effect of Lorfast Am on the Heart?
Lorfast Am is rarely harmful for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Lorfast Am with Other Drugs
Lorfast Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Lorfast Am Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lorfast Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Asthma
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Frequently asked Questions about Lorfast Am
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Is this Lorfast Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lorfast Am has not been reported.
Lorfast Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Lorfast Am
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lorfast Am, due to a lack of research on this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Lorfast Am
Information about the interaction of Lorfast Am and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
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