Manufacturer: Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Atorvastatin(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Rvs 5mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use. It can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day. 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include muscle pain, weakness, nausea, headache, and stomach pain. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you notice any yellowing of your eyes or get repeated or unexplained muscle pains.
This medicine should not be used in conditions such as liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.
Atorvastatin competitively inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. By preventing the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, statin medications decrease cholesterol production in the liver.
Atorvastatin is rapidly absorbed after oral administration with a peak plasma concentration at 1 to 2 hours. The bioavailability is low at 14% due to extensive first-pass metabolism. Atorvastatin is highly plasma protein bound (over 98%) and has a volume of distribution of about 380 liters.
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 Rvs
Muscle pain
Weakness
Headache
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Joint pain
Nausea
Hypersensitivity to atorvastatin.
Active liver disease or unexplained transaminase elevation.
Your doctor should not prescribe this medication if you are a patient with liver problems.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take atorvastatin.
Rvs 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rvs 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Rvs 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Adults with primary hyperlipidemia (heterozygous familial and nonfamilial) and mixed dyslipidemia.
Hypertriglyceridemia.
Primary dysbetalipoproteinemia.
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
Pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (after failing dietary modifications)
Antibiotics. Taking atorvastatin with certain antibiotics increases your risk for muscle problems. ...
Fungal drugs. ...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs. ...
Rifampin. ...
HIV drugs. ...
Digoxin. ...
Oral birth control pills. ...
Colchicine.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Rvs 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Rvs 5mg 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 take two doses within 12 hours.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Rvs 5mg Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
In general, Rvs 5mg Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
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 Rvs 5mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take Rvs 5mg 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. Rvs 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. For how long should I take Rvs 5mg Tablet?
You may need to take Rvs 5mg Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only till you are taking Rvs 5mg Tablet. Stopping Rvs 5mg 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. Does Rvs 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, there is no evidence of Rvs 5mg Tablet causing weight gain. If you are taking Rvs 5mg Tablet and gaining weight, consult your doctor. The doctor may get some investigations done to know the reason for the weight gain.
Q. Does Rvs 5mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Rvs 5mg 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 in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Rvs 5mg Tablet also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Rvs 5mg Tablet.
Q. Should Rvs 5mg Tablet be taken at night?
Rvs 5mg Tablet should be taken once a day. It can be taken in the morning or at night or any time of the day, with or without food. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day. Doing this will help you remember to take it daily.
