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Unistar 150 Capsule is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Unistar 150 Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Unistar 150 Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Unistar 150 Capsule can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Unistar 150 Capsule 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.
In addition, Unistar 150 Capsule's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Unistar 150 Capsule related warnings talks about Unistar 150 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Unistar 150 Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Unistar 150 Capsule in conditions like Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Unistar 150 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Unistar 150 Capsule with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Unistar 150 Capsule is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Unistar 150 Capsule 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 Unistar 150 Capsule is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Unistar 150 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Unistar should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Unistar 150 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Unistar. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Unistar 150 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Unistar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Unistar 150 Capsule on the Liver?
Using Unistar does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Unistar 150 Capsule on the Heart?
Unistar can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unistar 150 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unistar 150 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Unistar 150 Capsule is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Unistar 150 Capsule
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Unistar 150 Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unistar 150 Capsule
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Unistar 150 Capsule and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Unistar 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.
Unistar works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
Yes, you can eat grapefruit with Unistar. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Even Unistar does not interact with grapefruit products.
Unistar is a brand name of rosuvastatin 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, Unistar is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, dizziness, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
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