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Tvs is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Tvs have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Tvs depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Tvs also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Tvs side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tvs 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.
In addition, Tvs's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tvs's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tvs is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tvs are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Tvs may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tvs is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Tvs 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 Tvs is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Tvs safe for pregnant women?
Tvs 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 Tvs safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Tvs for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tvs on the Kidneys?
Tvs may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tvs on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Tvs. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Tvs on the Heart?
Tvs has very mild side effects on the heart.
Tvs 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 Tvs unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tvs habit forming or addictive?
Tvs does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Tvs since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tvs only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tvs for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tvs
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Tvs to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tvs
Taking alcohol with Tvs can be dangerous.
Tvs 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, Tvs is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Tvs 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, Tvs should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Tvs 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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