Lipirex 20mg tablet

Overview

Introduction 

• Lipirex tablet is a cholesterol-lowering medicine, it works by limiting the synthesis of cholesterol.
• It is used along with a cholesterol-lowering diet.

Key Features 

• Composition: Lipirex contains Atorvastatin in tablet form
• It is a lipid-lowering medicine
• Lipirex by Highnoon is a film-coated atorvastatin tablet

Uses 

• Lipirex is indicated with standard lipid-lowering diet to:
• Reduce elevated total cholesterol levels
• Reduce Low-density lipoproteins
• Reduce apoliprotein B
• Reduce triglycerides
• Increase High-density lipoproteins
• Treat dysbetalipoproteinemia in patients irresponsive to diet control
• Treat familial hypercholesterolemia.

Side Effects 

• Patients using this medicine may experience:

1. Constipation
2. Gas accumulation is stomach
3. Dyspepsia
4. Nausea
5. Abdominal pain
6. Headache
7. Muscle pain
8. Diarrhea
9. Insomnia
10. Lack of energy.

How To Use 

• Use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Avoid grapefruit juice when using this medicine
• Take this medicine 1 hour before or four hours after taking Cholestyramine
• Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water
• Take this medicine with or without food
• Do not alter the dosage without informing your doctor
• Do not crush or chew the tablet, swallow it whole
• Do not quit the medicine without informing your doctor
• Take it at the same time to help you remember.

Why Choose 

• Film-coated: Each tablet is film-coated to protect it from the gastric-environment
• Lipirex is used to treat patients with hypercholesterolemia who are irresponsive to other alternatives like medicines and controlled diet.

Effective For 

• Elevated total cholesterol levels
• Elevated Low-density lipoproteins
• Elevated apoliprotein B
• Elevated triglycerides
• Dysbetalipoproteinemia
• Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

Benefits 

1. Reduces total cholesterol levels in the body
2. Reduces the risk of following conditions:

• Stroke
• Coronary heart disease
• Atherosclerosis
• Major vascular events
• Mortality

Storage 

Store this medicine in a cool and dry place, away from direct light and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Disposal 

Discard the medicine properly if expired or no longer in use. Do not flush this medicine down the toilet.

FAQs

What are statins?

Statins are the most common cholesterol-lowering medicines. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme important for the biosynthesis of cholesterol. It reduces risk and mortality in patients who are at high risk of cardiovascular diseases.

What is the management of hyperlipidemia?

Lifestyle modification: Your doctor will recommend you to follow a strict diet, avoid alcohol, quit smoking, and add exercise to your daily routine.

What are the risk factors of hyperlipidemia?

Following are the risk factors of hyperlipidemia:

1. Diet rich in cholesterol and fats
2. Diabetes
3. Increased age
4. Obesity

Can old people use this medicine?

Yes, the safety and efficacy of this medicine is determined to be positive in geriatric population.

Instructions 

• Use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Avoid grapefruit juice when using this medicine
• Take this medicine 1 hour before or four hours after taking Cholestyramine
• Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water
• Take this medicine with or without food
• Do not alter the dosage without informing your doctor
• Do not crush or chew the tablet, swallow it whole
• Do not quit the medicine without informing your doctor
• Take it at the same time to help you remember.