Storvas 40mg Bottle Of 90 Tablets
Storvas 40 MG Description
Storvas 40 tablet is a lipid-lowering medicine. Storvas contains atorvastatin commonly known as statins as the active ingredient. It is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body.
Thus, it can also reduce the risk of any type of heart disease like a heart attack. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It is recommended to take this medicine preferably before going to bed. You can take Storvas 40 with or without a meal. You should avoid consuming high fat and fried meals and also maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to gain optimum benefits along with the Storvas 40 tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹1098.72 |
You Save | ₹193.89 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Atorvastatin(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Cholesterol lowering |
Side effects | Headache, constipation, nausea |
Therapy | HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS |
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Uses of Storvas 40 MG
Contraindications of Storvas 40 MG
- If you are allergic to atorvastatin or any other components of the Storvas 40 tablet.
- If you have or ever had any liver disease, any abnormality in liver function test.
- If you are being treated with medicines for hepatitis C like glecaprevir/pibrentasvir.
- If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
Side effects of Storvas 40 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Body pain (joint, back, muscle)
Precautions and Warnings of Storvas 40 MG
Pregnancy
- Storvas 40 tablet must not be used during pregnancy, as this is a lipid-lowering medicine and can be unsafe. When pregnancy is detected during treatment, discontinue the medicine and immediately contact your doctor....
- For a woman of childbearing age, you should discuss with your physician the importance of birth control methods and the potential hazards to the unborn baby.
- If you think you are pregnant or might become pregnant, discontinue the treatment and seek a safer alternative.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any liver or kidney diseases.
- You experienced any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicine.
- You are taking any medicine for bacterial infection like fusidic acid, as this may cause serious muscle injury.
- You have respiratory failure.
- You are addicted to alcohol.
- You have any thyroid problems.
- You cannot digest lactose (lactose intolerance).
- You are above 70 years old.
Mode of Action of Storvas 40 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Storvas 40 MG
Interactions of Storvas 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Storvas 40 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines 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.
- HIV medications such as ritonavir with the Storvas 40 tablet can result in severe side effects.
- Erythromycin (antibiotic) taken with the Storvas 40 tablet can result in increased side effects.
- It should be ensured that fusidic acid is taken in a proper gap with this medicine, a minimum gap of seven days is advised.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Storvas 40 MG
- Store the Storvas 40 tablets at a temperature below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Check its expiry date before starting the treatment.
Dosage of Storvas 40 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Storvas 40 tablet a blood thinner?
Q: Can I stop taking Storvas 40 tablet on my own, if now my lipid levels are within normal range?
Q: Is Storvas 40 tablet an addiction-forming medicine?
References
- Atorvastatin 10 mg Film-coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 3 February 2022]
- Atorvastatin 10mg Film-Coated Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 3 February 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 3 February 2022]
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