About Lipiget 10mg
Lipiget 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs mainly used for treating cholesterol-related diseases, hypertension, or cardiac issues. Each tablet of Lipiget 10mg contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which belongs to the statins group of drugs. This medicine helps in regulating cholesterol by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and increasing good cholesterol (HDL) levels. It also helps decrease high levels of fat and cholesterol in your blood.
How effective is Lipiget 10mg?
When taken along a healthy diet and exercise, Lipiget 10mg Tablet is highly effective in reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke or other heart conditions. It is also used to decrease the risk of needing heart surgery in individuals with heart disease.
Lipiget 10mg works by inhibiting the activity of a chemical substance the body needs to make cholesterol.
What dose should I choose?
In adults, the usual initial dose is 1 tablet (10 mg) taken orally once per day. The doctor may adjust the dose after a period of 4 weeks. The daily dose should not exceed the maximum dose of 80 mg.
For the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia in children over the age of 10, the usual initial dose is 1 tablet (10 mg) taken orally, which may be increased by the doctor.
If you skip a dose by any chance, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the already missed dose if it’s almost time for the next one. Do not double the dose.
What are the side-effects and other warnings when taking Lipiget 10mg?
The side effects of Lipiget 10mg are very mild and include:
- Muscle pain
- Upset stomach
- Memory problems (in rare cases)
- Headache and physical weakness
- Insomnia
If you experience any side-effects that persist or worsen or any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Notify your doctor about any prescription/non-prescription drugs you may be taking.
If you are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant or breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, notify your doctor or a pharmacist before using this drug.
