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Zestor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Zestor 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 Zestor. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Zestor are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zestor as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Zestor are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Zestor's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Zestor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zestor is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zestor have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zestor may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zestor, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zestor 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 Zestor is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zestor safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Zestor will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Zestor safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zestor. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zestor on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Zestor. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Zestor on the Liver?
Zestor may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zestor on the Heart?
Zestor is rarely harmful for the heart.
Zestor 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 Zestor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zestor habit forming or addictive?
Zestor does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Zestor
Some foods when eaten with Zestor can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zestor
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zestor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
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