Expert advice for Avistatin Tablet
You have been prescribed Avistatin 10mg Tablet for the treatment of high cholesterol. It decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood. It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping. In general, Avistatin 10mg Tablet is safe. However, some people may develop digestive problems like diarrhoea, gas. If any of these happen to you, take it with food. Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), joint pain, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine after starting the medication.
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Composition
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Atorvastatin (10mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Headache, Stomach pain, Constipation, Feeling sick, Muscle pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Increased glucose level in blood. |
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How to works
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How Avistatin Tablet works
Avistatin 10mg 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). |
