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Lorfast Mt, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Lorfast Mt have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Lorfast Mt depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Common side effects of Lorfast Mt include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Lorfast Mt go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lorfast Mt is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lorfast Mt has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lorfast Mt related warnings section.
Lorfast Mt is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Lorfast Mt may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lorfast Mt is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lorfast Mt is used -
Common
Is the use of Lorfast Mt safe for pregnant women?
Lorfast MT 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 Lorfast Mt safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lorfast MT. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Lorfast Mt on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Lorfast MT on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Lorfast Mt on the Liver?
Side effects of Lorfast MT on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Lorfast Mt on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lorfast MT on the heart, information on safety of Lorfast MT for the heart is unavailable.
Lorfast Mt should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lorfast Mt unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lorfast Mt habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lorfast Mt.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lorfast Mt you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lorfast Mt is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lorfast Mt is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lorfast Mt
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Lorfast Mt together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lorfast Mt
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lorfast Mt and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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