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Atheart is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Atheart have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Atheart. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Atheart also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Atheart have been listed ahead. These side effects of Atheart are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Atheart's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Atheart has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Atheart related warnings section.
Atheart can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Atheart in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Some other conditions that can be affected by Atheart are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Atheart may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Atheart is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Atheart 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 Atheart safe for pregnant women?
Atheart shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Atheart safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Atheart on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Atheart on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Atheart. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Atheart on the Liver?
Atheart 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 Atheart on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Atheart on the heart have been reported.
Atheart 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 Atheart unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atheart habit forming or addictive?
Atheart is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atheart does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Atheart should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Atheart for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atheart
Taking Atheart with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atheart
Taking Atheart with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Atheart 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.
Atheart 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, Atheart 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.
No, Atheart should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Atheart 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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