Product Details
Package Size | ( 1 Strip of 15 Tablet ) |
Manufactured By | Manufactured By Zydus Pharma (Medica) |
Price Depends On | Price may vary depending on the product batch |
Discount | (10% OFF) |
Taxes | Includes all taxes |
How it works | This Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL). |
How to use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. This Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
Interactions / Warnings | This medicine should not be used in some conditions such as liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and monitor it regularly thereafter. |
Prescription | Item requires a valid prescription |
Side Effects | Constipation Headache Muscle pain |
Uses / Indications | High cholesterol Prevention of heart attack |