Lipikind-F Tablet

This medication is composed of Atorvastatin & Fenofibrate and belongs to a group of drugs known as “statins”. It reduces the level of low-density lipoprotein or “bad cholesterol” in the body. The tablet also helps in curing various conditions like narrowing of arteries that arises due to high cholesterol levels in the body.

The drug reduces the amount of liver fat in the body. It is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack or coronary heart diseases. Use of this tablet must be as per directed by the doctor.

• Hyperlipidemia

• Type 3 Hyperlipoproteinemia

• Hypertriglyceridemia

• Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

• Prevention Of Cardiovascular Diseases

• Prevention Of Stroke

• Allergy

• Liver Damage

• Muscle Pain

• Tenderness

• Weakness

• Headache

• Joint Pain

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Diarrhoea

• Excessive Air Or Gas In Stomach

• Blood In Urine

• Redness Of The Skin Especially On The Face And Neck

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is excreted largely through feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 57 to 76 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 3 to 5 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

The medication increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell surface, enhancing uptake and catabolism of LDL and it inhibits the hepatic synthesis of VLDL, thereby reducing the total number of VLDL and LDL particles. It also works by stimulating lipoprotein lipase and decreasing the formation of apoprotein C-III which in turn leads to reduction low-density cholesterol, triglyceride levels and an increase in high-density lipoprotein.

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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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from Diabetes should not use this medication.