Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets Description
Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets is used to lower blood cholesterol. It contains lovastatin as the active substance. Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets is used to treat increased levels of cholestero
l in combination with dietary modifications. This medicine works by decreasing the formation of cholesterol in the body. Take Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹52.80 |
You Save | ₹7.20 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Lovastatin(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | High cholesterol levels |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, rashes, abdominal pain |
Therapy | HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS |
Uses of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Contraindications of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you are allergic to lovastatin or any other ingredients of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets .
- If you have liver disease and your liver tests are abnormal.
- If you are being treated with medicines for fungal infections (itraconazole, ketoconazole), HIV/AIDS (atazanavir, delavirdine), bacterial infections (erythromycin), or depression (nefazodone). If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor. ...
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have a condition called myopathy.
Side effects of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Rashes
Precautions and Warnings of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are taking any other medicines for treating any health condition.
- You are elderly (above 70 years of age).
- You have kidney or liver disease.
- You have a thyroid disorder called uncontrolled hypothyroidism.
- You have a personal or familial history of hereditary muscular disorders.
- You have a previous history of muscular toxicity with a statin or fibrate.
- You are known to abuse alcohol.
- You experience muscle pain, weakness, or cramps during treatment with this medicine.
- You experience symptoms like difficulty breathing, dry cough, and deterioration in general health (tiredness, weight loss, and fever).
- You have high blood pressure or diabetes.
Mode of Action of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Take it as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
- It should preferably be taken with meals.
- Do not chew, cut, or break the medicine.
- It would be best if you take it at a fixed time every day.
- Do not consume more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- The risk of myopathy may be increased when Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets is used together with medicines for treating fungal infections (itraconazole, ketoconazole), bacterial infections (erythromycin), HIV/AIDS (indinavir, delavirdine), and depression (nefazodone), and hence, concomitant use should be avoided....
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines like cyclosporine (used to stop the rejection of organs after a transplant), verapamil (used to treat high blood pressure and control heart-related chest pain), gemfibrozil (used to reduce the amount of cholesterol and other fatty substances), and niacin (used to treat vitamin B deficiency)....
- The risk of myopathy and breakdown of muscle tissue is increased by concomitant administration of danazol (used to treat endometriosis), and fusidic acid (used to treat bacterial infections) with Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets ....
- When this medicine and coumarin anticoagulants (warfarin) are given concomitantly, blood clotting time may be increased.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Store Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets below 30 °C in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets used for?
Q: How to take Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets ?
- Lestric 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Take it as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
- It should preferably be taken with meals.
- Do not chew, cut, or break the medicine.
- It would be best if you take it at a fixed time every day.
- Do not consume more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 08 June 2022]
- Mevacor tablets label - Food and Drug Administration [Internet]. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2022 [cited 08 June 2022]
- Lovastatin [Internet]. Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank Online. 2022 [cited 08 June 2022]
- Lovastatin 20/40 mg tablets [Internet]. 2022 [cited 08 June 2022]
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