Lipivastin 10mg Tab

Description

Uses Of Lipivastin 10mg Tab

• Lipivastin 10mg Tab is taken in conjunction with a healthy diet plan to reduce “bad” cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and also increase “good” cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
• It is part of a class of medications known by the name of ” statins.”
• It reduces the quantity of cholesterol produced from it’s liver.
• Lowering “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides and raising “good” cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
• In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Side Effects

• Keep in mind the fact that you are taking this medication is prescribed because your doctor has determined that the value for you is greater that the chance of having side negative effects.
• A majority of people who take this medication do not suffer significant side effects.
• A small percentage of people who take atorvastatin might have mild memory issues or confusion.
• If you notice these uncommon effects discuss it with your doctor.
• Sometimes, statins may result in or increase the severity of diabetic conditions.
• Consult your physician about the benefits and potential risks.
• This medication is rarely causing muscle issues (which may not always cause serious problems that are known as the rhabdomyolysis and myopathy autoimmune).
• Tell your doctor right away if you develop any of these symptoms during treatment and if these symptoms last after your doctor stops this drug: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine)

How To Use Lipivastin 10mg Tab?

• Take a look at this leaflet it is available by the pharmacist prior to starting an atorvastatin and every time you receive a refill.
• If you have any concerns you should ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• Use this medicine by by mouth either with food or not, as prescribed by your physician, typically every day.
• The dosage will depend upon your health condition, your response to treatment, age as well as other medication you might be taking.
• Be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any products you are using (including prescription drugs or nonprescription medicines, as well as herbal remedies).
• Avoid drinking or eating grapefruit and grapefruit juice when you are taking this medication, unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
• Grapefruit may increase the amount of this medication that is in your bloodstream.
• Ask your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

• The interaction of drugs could alter the way your medication function or may increase the risk of serious adverse side consequences.
• This guideline does not cover all possible interactions between drugs.
• Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist.
• Do not begin or stop or alter the dosage of any medicine without the permission of your physician.
• Certain products that could interfere with this medication include: daptomycin, gemfibrozil.
• Other medications may affect the elimination of the drug atorvastatin in your body.
• This could influence how atorvastatin is used.
• Examples include the cyclosporine, glecaprevir in combination with pibrentasvir Telithromycin, ritonavir among others.

• Before you take atorvastatin consult your physician or pharmacist whether you’re allergic to it, or if you suffer from any or other reactions.
• This product could contain inactive ingredients that could trigger allergies or other problems.
• Consult your doctor for more information.
• Before you take any medication inform your physician or pharmacist about your medical history, focusing on: liver disease, kidney disease or alcohol consumption.
• Before you undergo surgery, inform your physician or dentist about all the medications you’re using (including prescription drugs as well as nonprescription medications and herbs).
• Limit alcoholic beverages.
• Drinking alcohol regularly can increase the risk of liver issues particularly when it is coupled with atorvastatin.
• Consult your physician or pharmacist for more details.