Prescription status:
Prescription required
Manufacturer Name:
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Drug classification:
Hyperlipidemic agents- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, Salicylates.
What is this used for:
When to not take this medicine:
How should i take the medicine:
Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.
How this medicine works:
This medicine works by reducing the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Side effects
Pregnancy warning:
Pregnancy warning: Category not assigned.
This medicine is not recommended to use in pregnant women unless it is absolutely necessary. Before taking this medicine, it is necessary to discuss the risks and benefits with the doctor.
Lactation warning:
Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Renal dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative based on creatinine clearance values.
Hepatic dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.
Drug interactions:
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together there may be an increased risk of bleeding. close monitoring is required in elderly patients and patients with a known history of liver or kidney disease. If you experience any unusual symptoms like bleeding, bruising, coughing, severe headache, weakness, etc. Inform your doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together Ibuprofen may decrease the effectiveness of this medicine. This may increase the risk of developing ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract and bleeding. If you experience any unusual symptoms like bloating, nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen, etc Inform your doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition
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Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together there may be an increased risk of bleeding. close monitoring is required in elderly patients and patients with a known history of liver or kidney disease. If you experience any unusual symptoms like bleeding, bruising, blood in urine, headache, weakness, etc. Inform your doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternative may be considered based on your condition
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together this may cause adverse effects like ringing in the ear, nausea, headache, vomiting, confusion, hallucination, convulsions, etc. Inform your doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together there may be an increased risk of bleeding. close monitoring is required in elderly patients and patients with a known history of liver or kidney disease. If you experience any unusual symptoms like pain in the abdomen, bloating, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, etc. Inform your doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are used together there may be a chance of increased risk of bleeding and also may lead to haemorrhage. Close monitoring is necessary. If you experience any unusual signs and symptoms like coughing, vomiting, black tarry stools, weakness etc. Inform your doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are used together there may be a chance of increased risk of bleeding and also may lead to haemorrhage. Close monitoring is necessary. If you experience any unusual signs and symptoms like coughing, vomiting, black tarry stools, weakness etc. Inform your doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are used together, there may be an increase in blood pressure. Close monitoring is required to check the blood pressure and other parameters. If you experience any unusual signs and symptoms inform your doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are used together, it may cause serious side effects like anxiety, depression, hallucinations, involuntary movements, etc. If you experience any unusual signs and symptoms inform your doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are used together, there may be an increase in the risk of bleeding. It may also cause kidney or liver dysfunction likely in elderly patients. If any experience of unusual signs and symptoms like coughing, vomiting, black tarry stools, weakness etc. Inform your doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together, the effectiveness of this medicine may be decreased which helps in the prevention of stroke or heart attack. If you experience any unusual symptoms, inform your doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together, there may be an increased risk of side effects like liver damage, Skeletal tissue damage, kidney dysfunction, etc. Close monitoring and caution to be given to the patient. If you experience any unusual symptoms like chills, pain in the joints, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of skin and eyes, loss of appetite, skin rash, etc. inform your doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.
Alcohol interactions:
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.
Food interactions:
N/A
Expert Advice:
Missed dose instructions:
Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose Instructions:
Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.
Storage Instructions:
Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Keep away from the reach of children
Discard the unused medicine safely after use
References:
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Keep away from direct sunlight
Store in a dry place