Atorvastatin Tablets 40 mg
Copetab-40
Description
Astrovastanin Tablets 40 mg is a type of medicine that helps lower cholesterol. It’s in a group of drugs called statins. It helps to reduce the build-up of cholesterol in the arteries by slowing down the production of cholesterol in the body. This can prevent blockages that can stop the flow of blood to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body.
It is a medicine that, when used with healthy eating and exercise, helps lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. It also reduces the chance of needing heart surgery for people with heart disease or at risk of getting it. It is a medicine that helps to lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and increase good cholesterol.
It can be used to lower cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood in kids and teens 10 to 17 years old who have a condition where they can’t remove cholesterol from their body normally.
When cholesterol and fats build up in your arteries, it makes it harder for blood to flow through them. This can lead to less oxygen reaching your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Taking atorvastatin can help reduce the cholesterol and fats in your blood, which can lower your risk of heart disease, chest pain, strokes, and heart attacks.
How To Use Astrovastanin Tablets 40 mg
- Take atorvastatin exactly as your doctor tells you to. Always do what the prescription label says and read all the information that comes with your medication. Your doctor might sometimes adjust how much medicine you take.
- Do not increase or decrease your medication without asking your doctor first.
- Atorvastatin is normally taken once a day. Do what your doctor tells you to do.
- You can take the pill with or without eating.
- It could take 2 weeks for your cholesterol to get better, and you may need to have a lot of blood tests. Even if you don’t feel sick, tests can show if the medicine is working.
- Your treatment may also include diet, exercise, keeping a healthy weight, and blood tests.
- Keep in a cool, dry place at room temperature, away from water, heat, and light.
Benefits Of Astrovastanin Tablets 40 mg
Reducing cholesterol: Astrovastanin tablets 40 mg are mainly used to lower bad cholesterol in the blood. High amounts of LDL cholesterol can increase your chances of getting heart disease and having a stroke. Astrovastanin tablets can lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart problems.
Lowering Triglycerides: Astrovastanin pills can also reduce the amount of triglycerides in the blood. Having too much triglyceride in your blood can increase your chances of getting heart disease.
Raising good cholesterol: Astrovastanin tablets can increase the level of good cholesterol, known as HDL. Having more HDL cholesterol in your body means you are less likely to get heart disease.
Avoiding heart attacks and strokes: Astrovastanin tablets can help lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes by lowering bad cholesterol, reducing fat in the blood, and increasing good cholesterol.
Adjunct To lifestyle changes: Astrovastanin tablets are usually used with a healthy diet, exercise, losing weight if needed, and quitting smoking to help manage cholesterol levels as best as possible.
Side Effects Of Astrovastanin Tablets 40 mg
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Fatigue or weakness
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Muscle pain or weakness
- Headache
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
Precautions Of Astrovastanin Tablets 40 mg
- Do not take atorvastatin if you have liver disease or cirrhosis.
- Atorvastatin can make your muscles break down and this can make your kidneys fail. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with fever, extreme tiredness, or dark urine.
- Combining atorvastatin with some medicines can cause dangerous interactions. Make sure to tell all of your doctors about the medications you are currently taking, as well as any new medications you start or stop taking.
- Don’t eat foods that have a lot of fat or cholesterol. Atorvastatin won’t work as well to lower your cholesterol if you don’t follow a diet to lower your cholesterol.
- Atorvastatin is just one part of a full treatment plan that also involves eating healthy, exercising, and managing your weight. Make sure to stick to your diet, take your medication, and do your exercises regularly.