NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol Pregnancy
USED FOR:
Increased cholesterol
Increased triglycerides
COMPOSITION:
Lovastatin (20mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac
Aztatin 20mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Aztatin 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Aztatin 20mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Aztatin 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aztatin 20mg Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Cautious dose adjustment is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Aztatin 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Aztatin Tablet
Aztatin 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of increased cholesterol and increased triglycerides.
How to use Aztatin Tablet
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. Aztatin 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Aztatin Tablet works
Aztatin 20mg 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), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common Headache, Stomach pain, Constipation, Feeling sick, Muscle pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Increased glucose level in blood.
Expert advice for Aztatin Tablet
Aztatin lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL). It helps prevent heart attack and stroke. Aztatin prevents one death in every 50 patients with heart disease treated over 4 to 5 years. It is better to take in the evening. In general, Aztatin is safe. It may cause digestive problems like diarrhoea, gas. If any of these happen to you, take it with food. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine. Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine. Regular exercise and low-fat diet further help to lower levels of fat in the blood.
Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Your total cholesterol is made up of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol as it can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Triglycerides also are harmful fats found in your blood.
Q. Is Aztatin a blood thinner or a beta blocker or ACE inhibitor?
No, Aztatin is a statin (lipid-lowering agents) or HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
Q. How Aztatin works?
Aztatin works by blocking an enzyme (HMG CoA) that is needed by the body to make cholesterol, and hence reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood
Q. Is Aztatin safe or is Aztatin bad for you?
Yes. Aztatin is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Is lovastatin the same as Lipitor (atorvastatin) or simvastatin or pravastatin?
No, although it belongs to same group of medications called statins
Q. Can I take lovastatin with ibuprofen or Tylenol?
No results found for any interaction of lovastatin with ibuprofen or Tylenol, but always consult with your doctor before taking this medication
Q. Can I take aspirin or niacin with lovastatin?
No, do not take aspirin or niacin with lovastatin, because they interact with each other
Q. Does Aztatin cause hair loss or dry mouth or weight gain or constipation?
No. Aztatin does not cause hair loss or dry mouth or weight gain or constipation
Q. Does Aztatin cause diabetes or raised blood sugar?
No. Aztatin does not cause diabetes or raised blood sugar
Q. Does Aztatin cause memory loss or headaches?
Yes, memory loss and headache are the side effects of Aztatin.
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