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Novostat Benefits & Uses

Novostat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Novostat 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

Novostat Related Warnings

Is the use of Novostat safe for pregnant women?

Novostat should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Novostat safe during breastfeeding?

Novostat has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Novostat on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Novostat. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Novostat on the Liver?

Novostat 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Novostat on the Heart?

Side effects of Novostat rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Novostat with Other Drugs

Novostat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin

Niacin

Colchicine

Gemfibrozil

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Ethinyl Estradiol

Novostat Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novostat unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Alcoholism
Hypothyroidism
Trauma
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Novostat

Is this Novostat habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Novostat.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Novostat since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Novostat only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Novostat is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Novostat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Novostat

Taking Novostat with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Novostat

Consuming Novostat with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Novostat

Question over 4 years ago

Can I eat grapefruit with Novostat

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can eat grapefruit with Novostat. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Even Novostat does not interact with grapefruit products.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Novostat?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Novostat is a brand name of rosuvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Novostat?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Novostat comes in the form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.