Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Lovastatin(10mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Aztatin 10mg Tablet is usually taken in the evening, preferably along with food to reduce the chances of nausea. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of the treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.
Aztatin 10mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-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).
Lovastatin is metabolized into its active form beta-hydroxy acid in the stomach and functions to competitively inhibit 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. This enzyme is involved in the rate-limiting step of cholesterol synthesis.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aztatin
Headache
Stomach pain
Constipation
Feeling sick
Muscle pain
Weakness
Dizziness
alcoholism
a hemorrhage in the brain
significantly low blood pressure
liver problems
acute kidney failure
severe renal impairment
a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
memory loss
high blood sugar
abnormal liver function tests
pregnancy
a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding
muscle pain or tenderness with increase creatine kinase
metabolic syndrome x
immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy
Aztatin 10mg 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aztatin 10mg Tablet.
Aztatin 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Lovastatin is indicated for heterozygous familial hyperlipidemia and prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (primary prevention in patients with or without diabetes and secondary prevention in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease like coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, ischemic stroke, and/or transient ischemic attack).
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Aztatin Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Aztatin Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Clarithromycin
Cyclosporine A
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Mibefradil
Pectin
Pioglitazone
Repaglinide
Silymarin
Warfarin
Do not chew, crush or break it. Aztatin 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Aztatin 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Aztatin 10mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take Aztatin 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aztatin 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Total cholesterol is determined by the total amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol. Bad cholesterol can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. High levels of triglycerides are also harmful for you.
Q. What is Aztatin 10mg Tablet used for? How does it work?
Aztatin 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called statins that lower the cholesterol in the blood. It is used along with a healthy diet and exercise to reduce bad cholesterol and to increase the amount of good cholesterol in the blood. It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the liver. This, in turn, decreases the amount of cholesterol that accumulates on the walls of arteries. Improving the level of cholesterol in blood helps to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Q. When should I take Aztatin 10mg Tablet?
Aztatin 10mg Tablet is generally taken once a day preferably in the evening after dinner. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day to help remember when to take it.
Q. For how long should I take Aztatin 10mg Tablet?
You may need to take Aztatin 10mg Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only till you keep taking Aztatin 10mg Tablet. Stopping Aztatin 10mg Tablet without starting a different treatment may increase your cholesterol levels again. This medicine has only a few side effects and is usually considered safe if taken as directed by the doctor.
Q. What foods should be avoided when taking Aztatin 10mg Tablet?
Aztatin 10mg Tablet is used to decrease your blood cholesterol levels. Therefore, to seek the best results of this medicine, you should avoid foods which are high in calories like fried food and junk food. It is recommended to eat a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all the exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.
Q. Does Aztatin 10mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Aztatin 10mg Tablet can make you feel tired. This is because it reduces the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind the phenomenon is unknown and needs more research. Tiredness usually occurs after exertion. Generalized fatigue is more often seen in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Aztatin 10mg Tablet also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Aztatin 10mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Aztatin 10mg Tablet?
No, it is not advised to take alcohol with Aztatin 10mg Tablet. This is because the risk of developing liver problems increases if you drink alcohol while taking this medicine. Moreover, there is a significant increase in triglyceride levels if Aztatin 10mg Tablet is taken along with alcohol. This can further lead to liver damage and also worsen some of the side effects such as muscle pain, muscle weakness and tenderness. People with liver problems are therefore advised not to take Aztatin 10mg Tablet without consulting their doctor. They must also refrain from consuming alcohol while taking this medicine to get maximum benefit.
Q. Is Aztatin 10mg Tablet safe to take?
Yes, Aztatin 10mg Tablet is safe to use if used as prescribed by the doctor and if the doctor's instructions are followed. The side effects of this medicine are few and do not occur in everyone.
Q. Does Aztatin 10mg Tablet cause diabetes?
If you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, taking Aztatin 10mg Tablet may increase this risk slightly. This is because Aztatin 10mg Tablet can raise your blood sugar a little. If you already have type 2 diabetes, your doctor may advise monitoring your blood sugar levels more closely for the first few months. Tell your doctor if you find it harder to control your blood sugar.
