Storvas 10mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Storvas 10 MG Description
Storvas 10 tablet is used to lower lipids like blood cholesterol and triglycerides when a low-fat diet and lifestyle modifications alone are not effective. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart
disease. Storvas 10 tablet contains atorvastatin as the active ingredient. Atorvastatin is a member of the statin class of medicines, which are used to control lipid (fat) levels in the body. This medicine works by preventing the action of a chemical necessary for cholesterol formation. Storvas 10 tablet is used as an adjuvant to diet in patients with high or abnormal cholesterol levels. It is recommended to maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as your doctor advises. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Before starting Storvas 10 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding and about your complete medical history. Also, tell about all the medicines and supplements that you take. Along with taking this medicine, you should avoid consuming high fat, fried or junk meals and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to gain optimum benefit.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹73.03 |
You Save | ₹9.96 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Atorvastatin(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | High/abnormal cholesterol levels |
Side effects | Headache, nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion |
Therapy | HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS |
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Uses of Storvas 10 MG
- Storvas 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 Storvas 10 MG
- If you are allergic to atorvastatin or any other ingredient of Storvas 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 Storvas 10 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Back pain
- Indigestion
Precautions and Warnings of Storvas 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 Storvas 10 MG
- Take Storvas 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 Storvas 10 MG
- Store Storvas 10 tablet below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Storvas 10 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Storvas 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Storvas 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Storvas 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 CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Storvas 10 cause acidity?
Q: What dietary restrictions should I follow while taking Storvas 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 Storvas 10 on my own?
Q: Is Storvas 10 good for cholesterol?
Q: What if my daily schedule interferes with taking my Storvas 10?
Q: What is Storvas 10 used for?
- Storvas 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 Storvas 10 and atorvastatin the same?
Q: How to take Storvas 10?
- Take Storvas 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.
Q: What is the difference between Storvas 10 and Storvas 20?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 30 August 2022]
- Atorvastatin 10 mg Film Coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 30 August 2022]
- Atorvastatin 10 mg Film Coated Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 30 August 2022]
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