Atorvastatin should be taken either with food or without food as advised by your doctor.
Take Atorvastatin precisely as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is determined by your health condition, age as well as your reaction to treatment.
Swallow the tablet with water.
Do not crush, chew or break the tablet.
Do not discontinue taking Atorvastatin without first consulting your doctor.
Expert Advice
Take with or without meals.
Take medicine at the same time each day.
Contact prescriber if unrelieved diarrhea (watery stools), fever, unusual muscle cramps, weakness, mood changes, memory changes, yellowing of skin or eyes, easy bruising or bleeding or unusual fatigue (weakness).
Take a missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is likely the time of next dose. Do not double the dose.
Avoid high intake of grapefruit juice (>1 litre per day).
Take sufficient amounts of fluids (2-3 litres per day), unless restricted by the prescriber.
Laboratory tests are important during therapy.
Primary Uses
Hyperlipidemia
Indications
This medicine is used as an adjunct to diet in hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), heterozygous (genetic disorder characterized with markedly increased LDL and cholesterol )and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (a condition in which it is difficult to remove bad cholesterol from body), mixed hyperlipidemia (genetic disorder characterized with high lipids (fats), cholesterol and free fatty acids in blood).
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Atorvastatin should be taken either with food or without food as advised by your doctor.
Take Atorvastatin precisely as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is determined by your health condition, age as well as your reaction to treatment.
Swallow the tablet with water.
Do not crush, chew or break the tablet.
Do not discontinue taking Atorvastatin without first consulting your doctor.
Expert Advice
Take with or without meals.
Take medicine at the same time each day.
Contact prescriber if unrelieved diarrhea (watery stools), fever, unusual muscle cramps, weakness, mood changes, memory changes, yellowing of skin or eyes, easy bruising or bleeding or unusual fatigue (weakness).
Take a missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is likely the time of next dose. Do not double the dose.
Avoid high intake of grapefruit juice (>1 litre per day).
Take sufficient amounts of fluids (2-3 litres per day), unless restricted by the prescriber.
Laboratory tests are important during therapy.
Primary Uses
Hyperlipidemia
Indications
This medicine is used as an adjunct to diet in hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), heterozygous (genetic disorder characterized with markedly increased LDL and cholesterol )and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (a condition in which it is difficult to remove bad cholesterol from body), mixed hyperlipidemia (genetic disorder characterized with high lipids (fats), cholesterol and free fatty acids in blood).
Overview
Introduction For Lipiget 10mg
Lipiget tablet contains Atorvastatin 10mg in it which is a hypolipidemic/anti-atheroma medication.
It belongs to STATIN category of drugs.
Oral route of administration
It is used for decreasing bad cholesterol & fats like LDL and triglycerides. And helps to raise good cholesterol that is HDL in blood.
Lowering LDL and triglycerides in blood can help treat conditions like heart attack, stroke, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure & peripheral arterial disease.
Caution advised while using lipiget in kidney disease, liver disease and in alcohol use.
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactating mothers. Also, not for use in children
Max dose per day is 80 mg
Inform doctor of all prescription & non-prescription medications that you use before taking lipiget
Why Choose For Lipiget 10mg
Lipiget tablet contains 10mg of atorvastatin in it which is a hypolipidemic agent that aids in lowering bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol. Therefore, Lipiget is useful in decreasing risks of cardiovascular (heart & blood vessels) diseases and helps prevent heart attacks, strokes, hypertension, need for heart surgery & other cholesterol related diseases. Lipiget works by inhibiting chemical substance activity in body responsible for making cholesterol.
This medication should be used, or it works better if exercising, losing weight & smoking is stopped. Along with Lipiget certain lifestyles changes like eating proper diet which is low in cholesterol & fat helps in better action of the drug. Its course of therapy in homozygous & heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, & in primary dysbetalipo proteinemia depends upon severity of condition.
Storage For Lipiget 10mg
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
How To Get It For Lipiget 10mg
Currently available on dawaai.pk; an online pharmacy in Pakistan with the lowest prices and free delivery (terms and conditions apply).
Faqs
Which foods should be avoided while using Lipiget?
You should avoid high-fat & high-cholesterol foods, grapefruit and alcohol while taking Lipiget.
Can Lipiget be taken with food?
You may use it with or without food
Does statin use make you age faster?
A study reports that statins could slow aging as they are associated with longer telomere length
How long will it take for Atorvastatin to produce its action?
Lipiget starts to work on the condition in about 2 to 4 weeks of treatment
Which of the statins work best when taken at bedtime?
Effects of statins with short half-life like lovastatin, fluvastatin & simvastatin are increased if they are taken at bedtime as it allows their greatest concentration during peak cholesterol synthesis.
Instructions For Lipiget 10mg
For oral administration i.e. by mouth only
Its initial dose is 10 mg taken once a day. After several weeks its dose is adjusted however, it shouldn’t exceed maximum dose of 80 mg.
While using other cholesterol lowering medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol, make sure to use lipiget at a difference of 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking above mentioned medications.
Complete its full prescribed course even if you start feeling better (mostly takes 4 weeks before getting its full benefit)
Also properly follow doctor’s guided exercise and diet.
The tablets should be stored at room temperature not above 30 degree-C. And keep away from moisture and excessive heat.
Use it at the same time everyday
Warnings
Precautions
Avoid its use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in the medicine. Inform your doctor if you have past medical history of liver disease or kidney disease before using this medication. Daily alcohol intake with atorvastatin increases risk of liver damage, so limit use of alcoholic beverages. It is contraindicated or not recommended while using in pregnant females and lactating mothers. Avoid drinking or eating grapefruit while using lipiget as it increases lipiget concentration in blood. Do not use atorvastatin with red yeast rice products as it increases risk of liver and serious muscle problems.
Introduction
How To Use
Take simvastatin by mouth with food as directed by the doctor.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.
If you are using the liquid form of simvastatin, take it on an empty stomach.
Shake the bottle well for at least 20 seconds before each dose.
Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon.
Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
Take simvastatin regularly to get the most benefit from it.
To help remember, take simvastatin at the same time.
Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.
Expert Advice
Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medicalproblem, get medical help right away. Do not flush simvastatin down the toilet. Keep simvastatin out of the reach of children. Store the simvastatin at room temperature. Keep simvastatin away from sunlight.
Primary Uses
Hyperlipidemia
Indications
This medicine is used for reduction of total cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglycerides in primary hypercholesterolemia(high level of cholesterol), heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia(high cholesterol levels) or combined hyperlipidemia( high levels of lipids). Reduce the risk of mortality and non fatal myocardial infarction(heart attack).
Introduction
How To Use
Atorvastatin should be taken either with food or without food as advised by your doctor.
Take Atorvastatin precisely as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is determined by your health condition, age as well as your reaction to treatment.
Swallow the tablet with water.
Do not crush, chew or break the tablet.
Do not discontinue taking Atorvastatin without first consulting your doctor.
Expert Advice
Take with or without meals.
Take medicine at the same time each day.
Contact prescriber if unrelieved diarrhea (watery stools), fever, unusual muscle cramps, weakness, mood changes, memory changes, yellowing of skin or eyes, easy bruising or bleeding or unusual fatigue (weakness).
Take a missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is likely the time of next dose. Do not double the dose.
Avoid high intake of grapefruit juice (>1 litre per day).
Take sufficient amounts of fluids (2-3 litres per day), unless restricted by the prescriber.
Laboratory tests are important during therapy.
Primary Uses
Hyperlipidemia
Indications
This medicine is used as an adjunct to diet in hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), heterozygous (genetic disorder characterized with markedly increased LDL and cholesterol )and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (a condition in which it is difficult to remove bad cholesterol from body), mixed hyperlipidemia (genetic disorder characterized with high lipids (fats), cholesterol and free fatty acids in blood).
Introduction
How To Use
Take simvastatin by mouth with food as directed by the doctor.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.
If you are using the liquid form of simvastatin, take it on an empty stomach.
Shake the bottle well for at least 20 seconds before each dose.
Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon.
Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
Take simvastatin regularly to get the most benefit from it.
To help remember, take simvastatin at the same time.
Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.
Expert Advice
Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medicalproblem, get medical help right away. Do not flush simvastatin down the toilet. Keep simvastatin out of the reach of children. Store the simvastatin at room temperature. Keep simvastatin away from sunlight.
Primary Uses
Hyperlipidemia
Indications
This medicine is used for reduction of total cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglycerides in primary hypercholesterolemia(high level of cholesterol), heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia(high cholesterol levels) or combined hyperlipidemia( high levels of lipids). Reduce the risk of mortality and non fatal myocardial infarction(heart attack).
Introduction
How To Use
Take rosuvastatin by mouth with food as directed by the doctor.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.
Take rosuvastatin regularly to get the most benefit from it.
To help remember, take rosuvastatin at the same time.
Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.
Expert Advice
Take this medicine with or without meals.
Contact prescriber if there’s unusual chest pain, swelling of extremities, unusual weight gain, difficulty in breathing, throat tightness, choking sensation, and swelling of face/mouth.
Periodic blood tests are to be taken as advised by the prescriber to check drug’s effectiveness.
Primary Uses
Hyperlipidemia
Indications
Rosuvastatin is used for treating hyperlipidemia. An excessive number of triglycerides and bad cholesterol in your blood is referred to as hyperlipidemia.
Increased levels of fats in your bloodstream may accumulate in the blood vessels, increasing your risk of heart disease. As a result, Rosuvastatin is used to lower the chance of having a heart attack.
Stoke is a disorder caused by a lack of blood circulation to the brain. Unwanted fat deposition may cause constriction of the blood arteries that deliver blood to the brain. This can impede blood flow and raise the risk of a stroke. As a result, Rosuvastatin is used to minimize the risk of stroke by lowering cholesterol levels in the blood.
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