Lipirex 20mg tablet

Product Information

Product Name

Lipirex 20mg tablet

Product Description

Brand

Highnoon

Prescription

Required

Uses

Hyperlipidemia, Hypolipidaemic/Anti-atheroma

Composition

Lipirex 20mg tablet is composed of Atorvastatin calcium trihydrate (20mg)

Pack Size

1x10's tablet

Overview

Introduction

Lipirex tablet

is a

cholesterol-lowering medicine, it works by limiting the synthesis of cholesterol.

It is used along with a cholesterol-lowering diet.

Key Features

Composition: Lipirex

contains

Atorvastatin

in tablet form

It is a lipid-lowering medicine

Lipirex

by Highnoon is a

film-coated

atorvastatin tablet

Uses

Lipirex is indicated with standard lipid-lowering diet to:

Reduce elevated total cholesterol levels

Reduce Low-density lipoproteins

Reduce apoliprotein B

Reduce triglycerides

Increase High-density lipoproteins

Treat dysbetalipoproteinemia in patients irresponsive to diet control

Treat familial hypercholesterolemia.

Side Effects

Patients using this medicine may experience:

Constipation

Gas accumulation is stomach

Dyspepsia

Nausea

Abdominal pain

Headache

Muscle pain

Diarrhea

Insomnia

Lack of energy.

How To Use

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor

Avoid grapefruit juice when using this medicine

Take this medicine 1 hour before or four hours after taking Cholestyramine

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water

Take this medicine with or without food

Do not alter the dosage without informing your doctor

Do not crush or chew the tablet, swallow it whole

Do not quit the medicine without informing your doctor

Take it at the same time to help you remember.

Why Choose

Film-coated:

Each tablet is film-coated to protect it from the gastric-environment

Lipirex is used to treat patients with hypercholesterolemia who are irresponsive to other alternatives like medicines and controlled diet.

Effective For

Elevated total cholesterol levels

Elevated Low-density lipoproteins

Elevated apoliprotein B

Elevated triglycerides

Dysbetalipoproteinemia

Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

Benefits

Reduces total cholesterol levels in the body

Reduces the risk of following conditions:

Stroke

Coronary heart disease

Atherosclerosis

Major vascular events

Mortality

Storage

Store this medicine in a cool and dry place, away from direct light and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Disposal

Discard the medicine properly if expired or no longer in use. Do not flush this medicine down the toilet.

FAQs

What are statins?

Statins are the most common cholesterol-lowering medicines. It works by inhibiting

HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme important for the biosynthesis of cholesterol. It reduces risk and mortality in patients who are at high risk of cardiovascular diseases.

What is the management of hyperlipidemia?

Lifestyle modification:

Your doctor will recommend you to follow a strict diet, avoid alcohol, quit smoking, and add exercise to your daily routine.

What are the risk factors of hyperlipidemia?

Following are the risk factors of hyperlipidemia:

Diet rich in cholesterol and fats

Diabetes

Increased age

Obesity

Can old people use this medicine?

Yes, the safety and efficacy of this medicine is determined to be positive in geriatric population.

Instructions

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor

Avoid grapefruit juice when using this medicine

Take this medicine 1 hour before or four hours after taking Cholestyramine

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water

Take this medicine with or without food

Do not alter the dosage without informing your doctor

Do not crush or chew the tablet, swallow it whole

Do not quit the medicine without informing your doctor

Take it at the same time to help you remember.

Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine is contraindicated in pregnant females.

Lactation

This medicine is contraindicated in lactating females.

Driving

This medicine doesn’t usually affect your driving ability if used in the recommended dose.

Liver

Caution advised, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Do not use this medicine if you have persistent transaminase elevation.

Kidney

Caution is advised. Consult doctor before using this medicine

Alcohol

Avoid alcohol consumption when using this medicine.

Precautions

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor about your complete medical history, especially of liver and kidney impairment.