Lovalip 20Mg Tablet
About Lovalip 20Mg Tablet
Lovalip 20Mg Tablet is a statin and a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. If this medicine is taken and a well-regulated diet is followed then it has the power to lower cholesterol and fats. It raises ‘good’ cholesterol levels. It therefore, prevents the chances of heart diseases, heart attacks and strokes. It also slows down blood vessel blockage.
On using Lovalip 20Mg Tablet you may experience side effects such as muscle pain, fatigue, kidney/liver/abdominal problems, darkening of urine, headache, skin rash, swelling, dizziness, itchiness, fever, frequent urge to urinate and difficulty in breathing and moving. Seek medical help if your reactions worsen over time.
Before using Lovalip 20Mg Tablet notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Lovalip 20Mg Tablet, you have any other allergies, you have history of liver/ kidney/ metabolism/ low blood pressure problems, you suffer from seizures or alcohol abuse, you have had an organ transplant or have high cholesterol, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.
The dosage should be determined by your doctor based on your condition and your age. The usual dose in adults for treating hyperlipidemia is 20 mg taken orally once a day along with your evening meal.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Lovalip 20Mg Tablet
Increased Cholesterol Levels In Blood
Increased Triglycerides Levels In Blood
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Lovalip 20Mg Tablet ?
Musculoskeletal Bone
Muscle Or Joint Pain
Headache
Dyspepsia
Nasopharyngitis
Increased Liver Enzymes
Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (Cpk) Level In Blood
Flatulence
Joint Swelling
Increased Glucose Level In Blood
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Lovalip 20Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Elstatin 20mg tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Elstatin 20mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate renal disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe renal disease.
Does this affect liver function?
Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Lovalip 20Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lovalip 20Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Statin 20Mg Tablet
Indica Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Lovex 20Mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd
- Aztatin 20Mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Elstatin 20Mg Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Lovacard 20Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Lovastatin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Lovalip 20Mg Tablet belongs to a class of statin drug. It is used for treating dyslipidemia and lowering cholesterol for prevention of cardiovascular disease. It acts as an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase which is required for cholesterol synthesis thereby leading to increased cholesterol.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Lovalip 20Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Lovastatin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/lovastatin
Lovastatin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00227
LOVASTATIN tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=LOVASTATIN
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