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Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Zosta 5 Mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Zosta 5 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Zosta 5 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Zosta 5 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Zosta 5 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Zosta 5 Mg Tablet 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Zosta can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Zosta may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Zosta, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Zosta.
What is the effect of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Zosta 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 Zosta 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Zosta. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Zosta 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Zosta may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Zosta 5 Mg Tablet 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 Zosta 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zosta 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Zosta 5 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zosta 5 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Zosta 5 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zosta 5 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zosta 5 Mg Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Zosta 5 Mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zosta 5 Mg Tablet
Taking alcohol with Zosta 5 Mg Tablet can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zocor (simvastatin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 377
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650