20 Mg Lipvas Atorvastatin Tablets, Packaging Type : Strip

Lipvas 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Uses Of LIPVAS 20MG TABLET

It is used to manage:

• High blood cholesterol levels
• The risk of heart attack, stroke, angina or related health problems

How LIPVAS 20MG TABLET Works

LIPVAS 20MG TABLET is a lipid lowering medicine. It effectively reduces the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in the body by blocking the action of an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase that synthesizes cholesterol within the body. It also acts on the liver and improve the body’s ability to remove lipid particles from the blood. As a result, it reduces blood cholesterol levels and manage its associated risks.

How to use LIPVAS 20MG TABLET

Take LIPVAS 20MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Do not stop taking LIPVAS 20MG TABLET without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects Of LIPVAS 20MG TABLET

Common side effects of LIPVAS 20MG TABLET:

• Inflammation of the nasal passages
• Throat pain
• Nose bleeds
• Allergic reaction
• Increase in blood sugar levels or creatine kinase
• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Diarrhoea
• Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain, neck pain
• Liver problems
• Anorexia
• Weight gain
• Dizziness
• Nightmares, insomnia
• Tingling sensation
• Changes in sense of taste
• Blurring of vision
• Ringing in the ears followed by vomiting
• Bloating, abdominal pain
• Muscle fatigue, weakness
• Swelling especially in the ankles (oedema)
• Raised temperature

Stop taking LIPVAS 20MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if accompanied by fever, weakness, or reddish-brown urine (rhabdomyolysis)

Unexpected bleeding or bruising