Avas 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Avas 10 MG Description
Avas 10 tablet is used to lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart diseases. It contains atorvastatin as its active ingredient, also known as statins. Atorvastatin in Avas 10 tablet decre
ases the synthesis of cholesterol in the body by inhibiting the enzymes responsible for cholesterol formation. You should take this medicine preferably before going to bed to gain optimum benefits. You should avoid consuming high fat, fried and junk meals and also maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to gain optimum benefits along with Avas 10 tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹153.05 |
You Save | ₹20.87 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Atorvastatin(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | High cholesterol and prevent heart stroke |
Side effects | Headache, nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion, body ache |
Therapy | HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS |
Uses of Avas 10 MG
- Used to lower cholesterol levels.
- Used to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Contraindications of Avas 10 MG
- If you are allergic to atorvastatin or any other components of the Avas 10 tablet.
- If you have or ever had any liver disease, any abnormality in the liver function test.
- If you are being treated with medicines for hepatitis C like glecaprevir/pibrentasvir.
- If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Side effects of Avas 10 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Muscule, joint pains
Precautions and Warnings of Avas 10 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any underlying medical condition like diabetes, liver or kidney disease, thyroid problems, respiratory problems, muscle-related problems.
- You have a history of stroke with bleeding inside the brain.
- You have repeated muscle pains or a history of muscle-related problems
- You have recently or in the last 7 days, taken medicine for bacterial infection like fusidic acid, as this may cause serious muscle injury.
- You are an alcoholic.
- You are elderly, above 70 years of age.
- You are already taking any other medicines for health conditions.
Mode of Action of Avas 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Avas 10 MG
Interactions of Avas 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Avas 10 tablet works or Avas 10 tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines if taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- Especially, if you are taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines, anticoagulants like warfarin, blood pressure lowering medicines, painkillers like phenazone, anti-infectives, anti-HIV medicines like ritonavir, medicines used to treat hepatitis C like telaprevir, antacids, etc....
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Avas 10 MG
- Store it at a temperature below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Avas 10 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Avas 10 tablet cause diabetes?
Q: Is Avas 10 tablet a blood thinner?
Q: Is Avas 10 tablet good for cholesterol?
Q: Are there any home remedies that can increase the treatment process?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 18 June 2021]
- Atorvastatin 10 mg Film Coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 18 June 2021]
- Atorvastatin 10 mg Film Coated Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 18 June 2021]
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