Violip Information
Violip is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Violip have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Violip depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Violip include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Violip have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Violip 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, Violip's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Violip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Violip can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Violip in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Violip contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Violip with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Violip is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Violip Benefits & Uses
Violip is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)
Other Benefits
Violip 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Violip Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Violip is used -
Moderate
- Memory problems
Mild
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea or vomiting
- Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
- पेट की गैस
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Common
- Headache
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhoea
- Increased Glucose level in the blood
- Joint Swelling
Violip Related Warnings
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Is the use of Violip safe for pregnant women?
Violip can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Severe -
Is the use of Violip safe during breastfeeding?
Violip may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Violip on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Violip. 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 Violip on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Violip. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Violip only after medical advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Violip on the Heart?
Side effects of Violip rarely affect the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Violip with Other Drugs
Violip should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Violip Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Violip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Hypothyroidism
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Alcoholism
- Trauma
Frequently asked Questions about Violip
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Is this Violip habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Violip has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Violip as it does not make you drowsy.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Violip only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Violip is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Violip Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Violip
When consumed with certain foods, Violip may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Violip
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Violip as it can have severe side effects.
Severe
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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
