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Zivast E, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Zivast E have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Zivast E depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Common side effects of Zivast E include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zivast E can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zivast E go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Zivast E's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Zivast E's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zivast E is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zivast E have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zivast E may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Zivast E, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zivast E 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 E is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zivast E safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Zivast E during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Zivast E safe during breastfeeding?
Zivast E can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Zivast E on the Kidneys?
Zivast E 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 Zivast E on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Zivast E. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Zivast E on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zivast E on the heart have been reported.
Zivast E should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zivast E unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zivast E habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zivast E.
Interaction between Food and Zivast E
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Zivast E to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zivast E
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zivast E with alcohol.
Zivast E 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.
No, use of Zivast E does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Use Zivast E as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Zivast E is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Zivast E is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
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