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Zivast L is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Zivast L have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Zivast L 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Zivast L also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zivast L can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Zivast L 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zivast L is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Zivast L has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zivast L related warnings section.
Zivast L is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zivast L contraindications section.
Besides this, Zivast L may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zivast L is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zivast L 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 Zivast L is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zivast L safe for pregnant women?
Zivast L has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Zivast L without medical advice.
Is the use of Zivast L safe during breastfeeding?
Zivast L may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zivast L on the Kidneys?
Using Zivast L does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zivast L on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zivast L on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zivast L on the Heart?
Zivast L is rarely harmful for the heart.
Zivast L 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 Zivast L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zivast L habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zivast L is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Zivast L
Taking Zivast L with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zivast L
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zivast L as it can have severe side effects.
Zivast L comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Use Zivast L as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Zivast L 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, Zivast L 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.
Yes, Zivast L 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.
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