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Orvastin 10 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Orvastin 10 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Orvastin 10 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Orvastin 10 Tablet include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Orvastin 10 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Orvastin 10 Tablet 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.
In addition, Orvastin 10 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Orvastin 10 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Orvastin 10 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Orvastin 10 Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Orvastin 10 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Orvastin 10 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Orvastin 10 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Orvastin 10 Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Orvastin 10 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Orvastin 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Orvastin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Orvastin 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Orvastin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Orvastin 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Orvastin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Orvastin 10 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Orvastin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Orvastin 10 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Orvastin rarely affect the heart.
Orvastin 10 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 Orvastin 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orvastin 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Orvastin 10 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Orvastin 10 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Orvastin 10 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Orvastin 10 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Orvastin 10 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Orvastin 10 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orvastin 10 Tablet
Consuming Orvastin 10 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lipitor® (Atorvastatin Calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lipitor® (Atorvastatin Calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650
