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Durastat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Other than this, Durastat has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Durastat depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Durastat also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Durastat as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Durastat normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Durastat is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Durastat related warnings talks about Durastat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Durastat can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Durastat in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. The section on Durastat contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Durastat with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Durastat is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Durastat 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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Is the use of Durastat safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Durastat. If you are pregnant, do not take Durastat without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Durastat safe during breastfeeding?
Durastat may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Durastat on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Durastat. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Durastat on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Durastat. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Durastat on the Heart?
Side effects of Durastat rarely affect the heart.
Durastat 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 Durastat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Durastat habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Durastat is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Durastat does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Durastat should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Durastat cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Durastat
Durastat may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Durastat
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Durastat as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Durastat 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, Durastat has been reported to cause diarrhea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
Use Durastat as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Durastat might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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