Astin 80 Tablet
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Manufactured By Micro Labs Ltd
Composition Atorvastatin (80mg)
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Astin 80 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Uses / Indications:
High cholesterol, Prevention of Heart attack
Interactions / Warnings:
Taking Atorvastatin with alcohol may increase the risk of liver damage.
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A: Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Your total cholesterol is made up of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is called “bad†cholesterol as it 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 diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good†cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Triglycerides also are harmful fats found in your blood.
Q: Is Astin used for lowering cholesterol?
A: Astin belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. It is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, Astin can also be used to reduce such risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal. You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.
Q: Is Astin diuretic?
A: Astin is not a diuretic. It is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q: Is Astin better than simvastatin and pravastatin?
A: Astin, simvastatin, and pravastatin belong to the same category of medications with similar action and similar side effects, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.
Q: Can the use of Astin cause diabetes?
A: Diabetes has not been reported as a side effect of Astin. However, it may increase your blood sugar levels. So, it is very important that you monitor your blood sugar levels regularly if you are taking Astin. Also, share with your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus and you are advised to take Astin as your doctor will monitor you while you are taking this medicine.
Q: Can Astin lower the level of triglycerides?
A: Astin belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. Astin is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed.
Q: Does Astin cause weight loss?
A: Astin has not been reported to cause weight loss. However, weight gain has been reported as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss while you are taking Astin.
Q: Does Astin cause erectile dysfunction?
A: Astin can cause erectile dysfunction although this side effect is not very clear. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction while you are taking Astin.
Q: Does Astin cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a common side effect of Astin. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Astin as the dose of your medicine may need to be changed.
Q: Does Astin cause memory loss?
A: Loss of memory is an uncommon side effect of Astin, which may affect up to 1 in 100 people. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of memory loss after taking Astin.
Q: Does Astin cause frequent urination?
A: Astin has not been reported to cause frequent urination. Please consult your doctor if you experience increased urinary frequency after taking Astin.
Q: Does Astin cause high blood pressure?
A: Astin has not been reported to cause high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of high blood pressure while taking Astin.
Q: Is Astin a blood thinner?
A: Astin is not a blood thinner. Astin is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q: Is Astin safe to take?
A: Astin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Astin a beta blocker?
A: Astin is not a beta blocker. Astin is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q: Is Astin a controlled substance?
A: Astin is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). Controlled substances are drugs that are strictly regulated to reduce the risk of abuse and illegal distribution. To determine the level of restriction placed on a particular controlled substance, five different categories (or
Q: Is Astin an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
A: Astin is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Astin is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q: Can I take Astin with metformin?
A: Astin can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Astin with ibuprofen?
A: Astin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Astin with milk?
A: No information is available for the use of Astin with milk. However, it can be taken any time of the day, with or without food. Please consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take Astin with fenofibrate?
A: Both fenofibrate and Astin have similar effects and they may increase the effects of each other. Fenofibrate may also increase side effects like risk for rhabdomyolysis (condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly). Monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Astin with levothyroxine?
A: Astin can be taken with levothyroxine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Astin with amlodipine?
A: Astin can be taken with amlodipine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Astin with erythromycin?
A: Erythromycin can increase the level or effect of Astin by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy). So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Astin with metronidazole?
A: Metronidazole can increase the level or effect of Astin by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy) with Astin. So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Astin with clarithromycin?
A: Clarithromycin can increase the level or effect of Astin by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy) with Astin. So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Astin cause gas?
A: Flatulence (gas or wind) is one of the common side effects associated with the use of Astin. If you have any such symptom while taking the drug, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Astin lower blood pressure?
A: Astin is a lipid-lowering drug used in the treatment of increased cholesterol levels and for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. However, a meta-analysis of different clinical trial shows that Astin has a small blood pressure lowering effect.
Q: Does Astin affect the liver?
A: Astin is associated rarely with hepatobiliary disorders. Its use is also linked with abnormal liver function test and hence a periodic test of the liver functions is recommended.
Q: Does Astin cause itching?
A: Astin use has been associated with urticaria (itching) and skin rash. If you experience any such symptom while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Astin thin blood?
A: Astin is not a blood-thinner. It is a lipid-lowering agent and acts by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase enzyme.
Q: What is Astin?
A: Astin is a lipid-lowering drug which belongs to group of medications called statins (lipid-lowering agents) or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. It acts by blocking the enzyme HMG CoA reductase and formation of cholesterol, thus, lowering the blood lipid levels.
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