Salt Composition
WHO GMP
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15 Days Easy
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(>8 Months)
WHO GMP
Certified
15 Days Easy
Returns
Long Expiry
(>8 Months)
Used In
High cholesterol / Prevention of heart attack and stroke
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More About Sqtine 5mg Tablet
Benefits
In High cholesterol Sqtine 5mg Tablet 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. Sqtine 5mg Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.
How it works
Sqtine 5mg 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 Sqtine 5mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.
Not Safe: Sqtine 5mg 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: Sqtine 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
SAFE - Sqtine 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Caution Advised: Sqtine 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sqtine 5mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
Caution Advised: Sqtine 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sqtine 5mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Sqtine 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if I forget to take it?
If a dose of Sqtine 5mg 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
1, CUBIT HOUSE, 13/369, Panchratna Estate, B/h Ankoor Oil Factory, Opp. Bhagyoday Hotel, Changodar, Ahmedabad-382210 (Guj.) INDIA.
References
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Gotto AM Jr, Opie LH. Lipid-Modifying Antiatherosclerotic Drugs. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 418-19
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1266-67
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