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Ezecor is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Ezecor have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Ezecor 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Ezecor also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ezecor as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ezecor 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 Ezecor is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ezecor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ezecor related warnings section.
Ezecor is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. The section on Ezecor contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Ezecor with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ezecor, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ezecor 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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Is the use of Ezecor safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Ezecor during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Ezecor safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ezecor. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ezecor immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ezecor again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ezecor on the Kidneys?
Ezecor 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 Ezecor on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Ezecor. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Ezecor only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ezecor on the Heart?
Ezecor is rarely harmful for the heart.
Ezecor 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 Ezecor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ezecor habit forming or addictive?
Ezecor does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Ezecor
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Ezecor to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ezecor
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ezecor with alcohol will be.
Yes, Ezecor 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.
Ezecor 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, Ezecor does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Ezecor might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Use Ezecor as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, use of Ezecor does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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