Lipvas 20mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Lipvas 20 MG Description

The medicine is used to lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart diseases. It contains atorvastatin as an active ingredient, also known as statins. Atorvastatin decreases the synthesis of

cholesterol in the body by inhibiting the enzymes responsible for cholesterol formation. You must take the medicine before going to bed to gain optimum benefits. Avoid consuming a high fat, fried and junk meals and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to gain optimum benefits along with Lipvas 20 tablet.

Product Summary

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Contains	Atorvastatin(20.0 Mg)
Uses	High cholesterol and prevent heart stroke
Side effects	Headache, nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion, body ache
Therapy	HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Lipvas 20 MG

It is used to lower cholesterol levels.
It is used to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Contraindications of Lipvas 20 MG

If you are allergic to atorvastatin or other components of Lipvas 20 tablet.
If you have or had liver disease, abnormality in the liver function test.
If you are taking treatment with medicines for hepatitis C like glecaprevir/pibrentasvir.
If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects of Lipvas 20 MG

Headache
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Indigestion
Constipation
Muscule, joint pains

Precautions and Warnings of Lipvas 20 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Lipvas 20 tablet during pregnancy?

Avoid during pregnancy, as there is little information about its effect on pregnancy. Women of childbearing age must use proper contraceptive measures while taking the medicine. If you are pregnant or pregnancy is detected while taking the medicine, inform the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Lipvas 20 tablet while breastfeeding?

It is not known if Lipvas 20 tablet passes into human milk. Thus, avoid while breastfeeding. Consult the doctor about the condition.

Driving

Can I drive after consuming Lipvas 20 tablet?

The medicine has negligible influence on the ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol while taking Lipvas 20 tablet?

No known interaction of alcohol with Lipvas 20 tablet is available. Alcohol may cause liver damage and side effects. Inform the doctor if drink it often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You suffer from a medical condition like diabetes, liver or kidney disease, thyroid problems, respiratory problems, muscle-related problems.
You suffer from a stroke with bleeding inside the brain.
You suffer from repeated muscle pains or a history of muscle-related problems.
You have 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 taking other medicines for health conditions.

Mode of Action of Lipvas 20 MG

How Does It Work?

Cholesterol is made by the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. Lipvas 20 tablet inhibits this enzyme and lowers bad cholesterol levels (LDL levels), triglyceride levels and other lipids or fats in the blood. It...

Directions for Use of Lipvas 20 MG

Lipvas 20 tablet must be taken as a whole with a glass of water at a fixed time to gain optimal benefits. It must not be broken, crushed or chewed. Take it at night before going to bed.

Interactions of Lipvas 20 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines affect the way Lipvas 20 tablet works or Lipvas 20 tablet itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines if taken at the same time.
Inform the physician regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.
Taking cholesterol-lowering medicines, anticoagulants like warfarin, blood pressure-lowering medicines, painkillers like phenazone, anti-infectives, anti-HIV medicines like ritonavir, medicines used t...
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Interactions with food items

Avoid consuming grapefruit juice during the treatment, it alters the effect of the medicine.

Storage and disposal of Lipvas 20 MG

Store at a temperature below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
Keep it away from children and pets.

Dosage of Lipvas 20 MG

Overdose

If you have taken too much of the medicine, contact the doctor or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Take the doses at a fixed time for optimal results. If you have missed taking a dose take it as soon as you remember. if it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does Lipvas 20 tablet cause diabetes?

A: If you suffer from an increase in blood sugar level, inform the doctor. A slight increase in sugar level occurs after taking Lipvas 20 tablet. Regularly check the blood levels if you are on the treatment.

Q: Is Lipvas 20 tablet a blood thinner?

A: No, the medicine is not a blood thinner. Atorvastatin in the medicine has lipid-lowering action.

Q: Is Lipvas 20 tablet good for cholesterol?

A: Yes, Lipvas 20 tablet is used to lower the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and improve levels of good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It lowers the overall raised cholesterol levels.

Q: There are home remedies that increase the treatment process?

A: Avoid fried and junk food. Avoid carbonated drinks. Exercise daily. The last meal of the day must be consumed at least 3-4 hours before bedtime.

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29/04/2026

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