Lipiget-Ez Tablet 10/10mg 1x10s
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
A very small number of people taking atorvastatin may have mild memory problems or confusion. If these rare effects occur, talk to your doctor.
It is contraindicated in patients with Hepatic Impairment in active liver disease which may include unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels.
Before taking atorvastatin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, alcohol use.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit can increase the amount of this medication in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
This drug is known to cause issues during pregnancy, therefore please do not take this drug if you are pregnant.
Some medicines that may interact with this drug are Diltiazem, Gemfibrozil, fenofibric acid , or fenofibrate, Telaprevir, Antibiotics such as clarithromycin , Antifungal medicines such as fluconazole, HIV medications such as darunavir, Medicines that contain niacin, Warfarin, Oral contraceptives and antacids.
Product Name: Lipiget Tab 10mg 10mg 10's
Product Form: Tablet
Pack Size: 10's
Marketed By: GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD
Generic Category: STATINS
Ingredients: Atorvastatin