Lipvas 20 mg (Atorvastatin)

What Is The Generic Name For Lipvas 20 Mg?

Atorvastatin is the generic version for Lipvas 20 mg

What Are The Uses Of The Lipvas 20 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

Lipvas 20 mg is used in the treatment of:

• Primary Hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)
• Mixed Dyslipidemia
• Hypertriglyceridemia
• Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
• Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases

How Lipvas 20 (Atorvastatin) Works?

Atorvastatin has an active ingredient, Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering agent. It basically works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) which is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers bad cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises good cholesterol (HDL).

Dosage:

Lipvas 20 mg contains an active ingredient, Atorvastatin, which is used in the treatment of Hypertension and Heart Failure. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time as the age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advise to take Atorvastatin at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. Try to take it regularly by time for better effects.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Atorvastatin at a fixed time. A missed dose of Lipvas 20 mg should be take as soon as you remember. Just skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

How To Take The Lipvas 20 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

Lipvas 20 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as direct by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with or without food. Atorvastatin is preferably take regularly once or twice daily as directed by your physician.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Atorvastatin?

• Musculoskeletal Pain
• Allergic Reaction
• Headache
• Nausea
• Dyspepsia
• Increased Liver Enzymes
• Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) level in the blood
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Running Nose
• Difficulty in breathing
• Insomnia
• Constipation
• Joint Swelling
• Increased Glucose Levels

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been report to interact with Atorvastatin. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medications or Supplements. Grapefruit Juice is strictly prohibited in the Patients taking Atorvastatin. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Clarithromycin
• Erythromycin
• Azithromycin
• Atazanavir
• Cyclosporine

It also interacts with the following diseased conditions:

• Liver Disease
• Rhabdomyolysis
• Cognitive Impairment
• Diabetes

Storage:

Store the Lipvas 20 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.