Avas 10mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Avas 10 MG Description
Avas 10 tablets are used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides when diet and lifestyle changes are not enough. They can also reduce the risk of heart disease. Avas 10 tablets contain atorvastatin, which belongs to the statin class of medications. Statins are used to control cholesterol levels in the body by preventing the production of cholesterol.
Avas 10 tablets should be taken with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor.
Before starting Avas 10 tablets, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines and supplements you are taking.
Atorva 10 tablet, Aztor 10 tablet, Tonact 10 tablet, Storvas 10 tablet, Lipikind 10 tablet, and Stator 10 tablet also contain atorvastatin as their active ingredient. To get the most benefit from Avas 10 tablets, avoid eating a high-fat diet, fried foods, and junk food. You should also maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹149.38 |
You Save | ₹16.60 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Atorvastatin(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | High cholesterol and heart disease |
Side effects | Headache, nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion |
Therapy | HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS |
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Uses of Avas 10 MG
- Avas 10 tablet is used to lower lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
- It is also used to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Contraindications of Avas 10 MG
- If you are allergic to atorvastatin or any other ingredient of Avas 10 tablet.
- If you are being treated with medicines for hepatitis C like the combination of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
- If you have liver disorders or your liver tests are abnormal.
- If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are a woman capable of having children and not using effective contraceptive measures.
Side effects of Avas 10 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Back pain
- Indigestion
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, or 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.
Directions for Use of Avas 10 MG
- Take Avas 10 tablet exactly as recommended by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you take it at the same time every day for optimal results.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Avoid consuming more than the dose prescribed by the doctor.
Storage and disposal of Avas 10 MG
- Store Avas 10 tablet below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Avas 10 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Avas 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Avas 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Avas 10 tablet works or this medicine 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 interaction.
- Particular care should be taken 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 and antacids....
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Avas 10 cause acidity?
Q: What dietary restrictions should I follow while taking Avas 10?
- Avoid fried and junk food.
- Avoid carbonated drinks.
- Avoid having grapefruit juice with this medicine.
- Have the last meal of the day at least 3-4 hours before bedtime.
Q: Can I stop taking Avas 10 on my own?
Q: Is Avas 10 good for cholesterol?
Q: What is Avas 10 used for?
- Avas 10 tablet is used to lower lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
- It is also used to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Q: Is Avas 10 and atorvastatin the same?
Q: Should I take Avas 10 before or after food?
Q: Is Avas 10 a blood thinner?
Q: Can I take Avas 10 if I am taking other medicines?
Q: What are the side effects of Avas 10?
Q: What if I forget to take a dose of Avas 10?
- It would be best if you take the doses at the appropriate time for the desired effect.
- However, if you forget to take any dose of Avas 10 tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Q: What are LDL and HDL?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 01 September 2022]
- atorvastatin 10 mg Film Coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 01 September 2022]
- atorvastatin 10 mg Film Coated Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 01 September 2022]
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