Avas Plus 10mg/375mg Tablet
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Avas Plus 10mg/375mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Avas Plus 10mg/375mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Avas Plus 10mg/375mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Avas Plus 10mg/375mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Avas Plus
Atorvastatin(10mg)
Uses
Atorvastatin is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How it works
Atorvastatin 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) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects
Increased glucose level in blood, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood, Joint pain, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Nausea, Pain in extremities, Urinary tract infection, Abnormal liver function tests, General discomfort, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Muscle damage, Rhabdomyolysis, Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy
Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid)(375mg)
Uses
Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) is used in the treatment of high triglycerides.
How it works
Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) stimulates the formation of enzymes for triglyceride metabolism thereby reducing the levels of triglyceride and cholesterol in the body.
Common side effects
Itching, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Erythema (skin redness), Tingling
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Expert advice FOR Avas Plus
- In general, Atorvastatin is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Atorvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Atorvastatin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Avas Plus
Atorvastatin
Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Total cholesterol is determined by the total amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol. Bad cholesterol can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. High levels of triglycerides are also harmful to you.
Q. Is Atorvastatin used for lowering cholesterol?
Atorvastatin belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which lowers the level of lipids or fats. Atorvastatin is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes fail to lower the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, Atorvastatin can also be used to reduce such risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal. You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.
Q. Will taking Atorvastatin lead to an increase in my risk of diabetes?
If you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, taking Atorvastatin may increase this risk slightly. This is because Atorvastatin can raise your blood sugar a little. If you already have type 2 diabetes, your doctor may advise monitoring your blood sugar levels more closely for the first few months. Tell your doctor if you find it harder to control your blood sugar.
Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid)
Q. What is Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid)? What is Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) used for?
Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) is a medicine used in the treatment of conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin B3 in the body. Intake of vitamin B3 helps in reducing high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides and reducing the symptoms of arthritis. Along with that, it boosts brain function.
Q. Is Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) effective?
Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How should Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) be taken?
Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It is advised to take Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) with food preferably at the same time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.