Introduction of AB Vas Tablet
AB Vas 10 mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while at the same time raising "good" cholesterol (HDL). Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, regular exercise, and smoking cessation may help this medicine to work better. Fatigue, muscle weakness, muscle pain, and stomach pain may be seen as side effects with this medicine. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while using this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels. This medicine is not safe for pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant.
Uses of AB Vas Tablet
High cholesterol
AB Vas Tablet side effects
Common
Headache
Constipation
Muscle pain
Increased glucose level in blood
Joint pain
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Indigestion
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
Diarrhea
Nosebleeds
How to use AB Vas Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. AB Vas 10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How AB Vas Tablet works
AB Vas 10 mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
AB Vas Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with AB Vas 10 mg Tablet Taking Atorvastatin with alcohol may increase the risk of liver damage.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
AB Vas 10 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Lactation
UNSAFE
AB Vas 10 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
AB Vas 10 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
AB Vas 10 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of AB Vas 10 mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
AB Vas 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AB Vas 10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of AB Vas 10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you miss a dose of AB Vas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of AB Vas 10 mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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