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High cholesterol / Prevention of heart attack and stroke
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More About Prastatin 20mg Tablet
Benefits
In High cholesterol Prastatin 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It works by reducing the amount of ?bad? cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of ?good? cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. 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. In Prevention of heart attack and stroke High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis) and put you at risk of having a stroke or heart disease. Lowering the amount of this fat reduces the chances of this happening and helps you remain healthier for longer. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well.
Side Effects
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.
How to use
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. Prastatin 20mg Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.
How it works
Prastatin 20mg Tablet 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) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Prastatin 20mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.
Not Safe: Prastatin 20mg 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.
Not Safe: Prastatin 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Not Safe: Prastatin 20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Caution Advised: Prastatin 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prastatin 20mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Prastatin 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.
What if I forget to take it?
If a dose of Prastatin 20mg 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.
Manufacturer Address
255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
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