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Pleotor T is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Pleotor T also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Pleotor T 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Pleotor T include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Pleotor T have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Pleotor T 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 Pleotor T has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pleotor T related warnings talks about Pleotor T's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Angioedema must refrain from the use of Pleotor T since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pleotor T contraindications section.
Besides this, Pleotor T may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pleotor T is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Pleotor T is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pleotor T is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Pleotor T safe for pregnant women?
Pleotor T 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 Pleotor T safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Pleotor T for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pleotor T on the Kidneys?
Pleotor T is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pleotor T on the Liver?
Pleotor T has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pleotor T on the Heart?
Side effects of Pleotor T rarely affect the heart.
Pleotor T should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pleotor T unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pleotor T habit forming or addictive?
Pleotor T does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Pleotor T
Taking Pleotor T with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pleotor T
Consuming Pleotor T with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Pleotor T has been reported to cause diarrhea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Pleotor T is a brand name of atorvastatin 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.
Yes, Pleotor T can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Pleotor T is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, use of Pleotor T does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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