Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet

High blood pressure with high cholesterol

In High blood pressure with high cholesterol Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and managing the blood pressure reduces the risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems in future. This helps you remain healthier for longer. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Stomach pain, Constipation, Headache, Dizziness, Muscle pain, Weakness, Increased glucose level in blood, Increased potassium level in blood, Increased liver enzymes']

Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.

Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Telmisartan and Atorvastatin which treat high blood pressure and cholesterol. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-Co A-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Alcohol

Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.

Pregnancy

Not Safe: Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg 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.

Breast feeding

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Not Safe: Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

Caution Advised: Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

If a dose of Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Store in a cool and dry place, and keep the temperature below 30�C

Lipisar 40 mg/10 mg Tablet treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels. Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet. It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

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