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Lipikind 20mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Lipikind 20mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

By MANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
10 Tablet(s) in Strip
MRP 65.25
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Lipikind 20 MG Description

Lipikind 20 tablet is used to lower the lipid or bad cholesterol in the blood and reduce the risk of heart disease. This medicine stops the enzymes responsible for the formation of cholesterol. You should take Lipikind as advised by your doctor in the prescribed doses at a fixed time to gain optimum benefits. Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol during the treatment. Also, avoid consuming high-fat, fried and junk meals and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to get the most benefits along with Lipikind 20 tablet.

Atorva 20 tablet, Aztor 20 tablet, Tonact 20 tablet and Storvas 20 tablet are a few more tablets with atorvastatin as their active ingredient. Complete the entire course as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding and your complete medical history, including all the medicines you are taking to avoid possible adverse effects.

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Product Summary

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ContainsAtorvastatin(20.0 Mg)
UsesHigh cholesterol and heart disease
Side effectsHeadache, increase in blood sugar level, constipation, nausea
TherapyHYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS
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uses

Uses of Lipikind 20 MG

Lipikind 20 tablet is used to lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels (such as fat in the blood) and prevent any heart problems like a heart attack.
contraindications

Contraindications of Lipikind 20 MG

  • Avoid taking this medicine if you have liver diseases like hepatitis or jaundice and are on medications like glecaprevir or pibrentasvir
  • Avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or even if you are planning
  • Avoid taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding
  • Before consuming this medicine, report to the doctor if you have kidney problems and abnormal liver tests
sideEffects

Side effects of Lipikind 20 MG

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Joint pain, back pain
  • Muscle ache
  • Swelling of the nasal passages
  • Bleeding from the nose
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Lipikind 20 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Lipikind 20mg Tab during pregnancy?
A:
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy, hence inform the doctor if you are pregnant or even if you are planning.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Lipikind 20mg Tab while breastfeeding?
A:
There are no safety studies mentioned on using this medicine while breastfeeding. Thus, you should not take this medicine if nursing and consult the doctor.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Lipikind 20mg Tab?
A:
This medicine does not cause any harm to avoid driving.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Lipikind 20mg Tab?
A:
Taking high amount of alcohol can lead to liver damage, so it should be avoided when taking atorvastatin.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You experience muscle aches or pains while taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines.
  • You are an alcoholic.
  • You are elderly.
  • You have a liver or kidney problem.
  • You are taking medicines for bacterial infection like fusidic acid, as this may cause serious muscle injury.
  • You have breathing problems.
directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Lipikind 20 MG

Take the dosage of Lipikind 20mg Tab orally as a whole tablet, without chewing or crushing it. It can be taken along with food or also without food. Prefer to keep the same timing every day for consum...
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storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Lipikind 20 MG

Store the medicine in the same package it has come at room temperature between 20°C and 25°C. Keep it away from heat and sunlight. Keep it out of the reach of children.
dosage

Dosage of Lipikind 20 MG

Overdose

Any of the side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, body pain, or stomach upset can happen due to overdose, so report to the doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose when you remember, and if it is not the turn of next dose. If it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
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Mode of Action of Lipikind 20 MG

How Does It Work?

The main ingredient in the composition of Lipikind 20mg Tab is a lipid-lowering medicine. An enzyme HMG-co-A-reductase makes cholesterol in the body. This enzyme is blocked by this medicine and helps ...
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interactions

Interactions of Lipikind 20 MG

Interactions with other medicines

  • Atorvastatin should not be taken together with fusidic acid (medicine for bacterial infections) or within 7 days of taking fusidic acid, as it can cause severe muscle damage
  • Other cholesterol-lowering agents like gemfibrozil, colestipol can lead to severe muscle breakdown
  • Hepatitis C medicine like glecaprevir or pibrentasvir should be avoided with this medicine
  • Some medicines like itraconazole, clarithromycin, ketoconazole, erythromycin, telithromycin, ritonavir, lopinavir, atazanavir, indinavir, darunavir, tipranavir or ritonavir can lead to increase in the...
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Interactions with food items

Reduce the intake of grapefruit when on this medication.

Other general Interactions

There are not any such interactions reported.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: What happens if I stop taking Lipikind 20mg Tab?

A: It is harmful if you stop taking this medicine as it maintains your cholesterol levels and safeguards your heart.

Q: How long does Lipikind 20mg Tab stay in the body?

A: It takes almost 3 days to get eliminated from the body.

Q: Does Lipikind 20mg Tab make you lose weight?

A: This medicine helps in lowering cholesterol, so one's diet also changes accordingly and weight loss can happen due to the lifestyle changes and not only due to the medicine.

Q: Is itching a side effect of Lipikind 20mg Tab?

A: Sometimes, this medicine can cause an allergic reaction and can cause itching or rashes. Also, any person allergic to atorvastatin can get itching after taking the medicine. One must report to the doctor if such symptoms are noticed.

Q: Should I take Lipikind 20mg Tab in the morning or night?

A: Atorvastatin is better to be taken in the morning. Maintain the same time every day to take medicine.
Last Updated on: 24 October 2023 | 10:06 PM (IST)

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