Zivast 20mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Zivast 20 tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Women of childbearing age should use proper contraceptive measures while taking this medicine. If you think you are pregnant or pregnancy is detected while taking this medicine inform your doctor immediately.

No information is available if Zivast 20 tablet passes into human breast milk. Thus, this medicine should not be taken during breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother before starting this medicine.

Zivast 20 tablet has negligible influence on the ability to drive. However, if you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is recommended to avoid driving.

There is limited information on the interaction of alcohol with Zivast 20 tablet. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol with this medicine.

Sometimes Zivast 20 tablet may cause acidity or heartburn as a side effect. However, not everyone experiences the side effect. Talk to your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen.

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.

No, you should not suddenly stop taking Zivast 20 tablet on your own without consulting your doctor.

Zivast 20 tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. However, it can be taken at any time of day with or without food.

Zivast 20 tablet is used to lower lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.It is also used to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Yes, Zivast 20 tablet contains atorvastatin as the active ingredient.

No, Zivast 20 tablet is not a blood thinner medicine. It is a lipid-lowering medicine that helps to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It also increases the good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein/HDL) levels in the body.

You can take Zivast 20 tablet with other medicines if your doctor recommends it. Some medicines can affect the way Zivast 20 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines if taken at the same time. Always tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Some individuals may experience headache, nausea, diarrhoea, back pain and indigestion with the use of Zivast 20 tablet. These side effects are generally mild and go away with time. However, in case these effects persist, talk to your doctor.

It would be best if you take the doses at the appropriate time for the desired effect. However, if you forget to take any dose of Zivast 20 tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Low-density lipoprotein/LDL is also known as bad cholesterol. It contributes to the development of fatty material in the arteries and may increase the possibility of heart attack and stroke. High-density lipoprotein/HDL is also known as good cholesterol. It absorbs cholesterol and carries it back to the liver which then flushes it out of the body.

You should not take Zivast 20 tablet if:• If you are allergic to atorvastatin or any other ingredient of this medicine.• If you are being treated with medicines for hepatitis C.• 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.

Talk to your doctor before you start any new medicines, herbals or supplements if you are taking Zivast 20 tablet. Do not get pregnant during treatment with this medicine. Women of childbearing age should use proper birth control measures while taking this medicine. If you think you are pregnant or pregnancy is detected during treatment with Zivast 20 tablet, inform your doctor immediately.

Zivast 20 tablet can be used in adolescents and children aged 10 years or older only if recommended by the doctor. Do not give this medicine to your child on your own.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the body. LDL/bad cholesterol can accumulate in your arteries and block the flow of blood to your heart. HDL/good cholesterol carries LDL cholesterol away from your artery walls. High cholesterol or having too much cholesterol in the blood, can be a risk factor for developing heart disease.