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Astat 40mg Tablet 10's
Astat 40mg Tablet 10's

Astat 40mg Tablet 10's

High Cholesterol Prescription (Rx) Required

ATORVASTATIN 40MG

NPR 370.00

Mfr: QUEST PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
10 Tablet(S) in a strip
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What IS ASTAT 40MG?

Astat 40mg Tablet contains atrovastatin which belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

What ASTAT 40MG is used for?

  • High Cholesterol
  • Prevention of Heart attack

Talk to your doctor before taking ASAT 40MG, if you

  • are allergic to Atorvastatin or any other ingredients to this medicine
  • have or have ever had a disease which affects the liver/kidney problems
  • have had any unexplained abnormal blood tests for liver function
  • are a woman able to have children and not using reliable contraception
  • have had a previous stroke with bleeding into the brain, or have small pockets of fluid in the brain from previous strokes
  • have an under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
  • have had repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains, a personal history or family history of muscle problems
  • regularly drink a large amount of alcohol
  • are older than 70 years
  • have severe respiratory failure
  • Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, or if you are planning to become pregnant or breast feeding
  • Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine

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  • Normally this medicine does not affect your ability to drive or operate machines.

Tell your doctor if you are taking

  • medicines used to alter the way your immune system works, e.g. ciclosporin
  • certain antibiotics or antifungal medicines e.g. erythromycin, clarithromycin
  • other medicines to regulate lipid levels, e.g. gemfibrozil, other fibrates, colestipol
  • some calcium channel blockers used for angina or high blood pressure
  • medicines used in the treatment of HIV e.g. ritonavir, lopinavir
  • some medicines used in the treatment of hepatitis c e.g. telaprevir
  • other medicines known to interact with atorvastatin include ezetimibe (which lowers cholesterol)
  • warfarin (which reduces blood clotting)
  • oral contraceptives
  • stiripentol (an anti-convulsant for epilepsy)
  • cimetidine (used for heartburn and peptic ulcers)
  • phenazone (a painkiller)
  • colchicines (used to treat gout)
  • antacids (indigestion products containing aluminium or magnesium)
  • boceprevir (for treatment of liver disease as hepatitis c)
  • medicines obtained without a prescription such as St john’s wort(herbal medicine)
  • oral fusidic acid to treat a bacterial infection
  • Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
  • The recommended starting dose of Atorvastatin is 10 mg once a day in adults and children aged 10 years or older
  • The maximum dose is 80 mg once daily for adults and 20 mg once daily for children
  • It should be swallowed whole with a drink of water, and can be taken at any time of day, with or without food

If you take more ASTAT 40MG

  • If you accidently take too many ATORLIP 10MG tablets (more than your usual daily dose), contact your doctor or nearest hospital for advice

If you forget to take ASTAT 40MG

  • If you forget to take a dose, just take your next scheduled dose at the correct time
  • Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking ASTAT 40MG

  • Do not stop taking this medicine before consulting your doctor
  • serious allergic reaction which causes swelling of face, tongue and throat that can cause great difficulty in breathing
  • serious illness with severe peeling and swelling of the skin, blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes, genitals and fever
  • skin rash with pink-red blotches especially on palms of hands or soles of feet which may blister
  • muscle weakness, tenderness or pain
  • unexpected or unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Dyspepsia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
  • Protect from sunlight
  • Do not take this medicine after the expiry date

In High cholesterol

Astat 40MG Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.
Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

In Prevention of Heart attack

High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis) and put you at risk of having a stroke or heart disease. Lowering the amount of this fat reduces the chances of this happening and helps you remain healthier for longer. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well.

Disclaimer

The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.