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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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Is the use of Pleotor T safe for pregnant women?
Pleotor T has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Pleotor T without medical advice.
Is the use of Pleotor T safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Pleotor T on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Pleotor T on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Pleotor T on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pleotor T on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Pleotor T on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Pleotor T on the Heart?
Pleotor T is rarely harmful for 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?
Forming a habit of Pleotor T has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Pleotor T
Some foods when eaten with Pleotor T can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pleotor T
Taking alcohol with Pleotor T can be dangerous.
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.
Pleotor T works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
Yes, Pleotor T might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
Yes, Pleotor T can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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