Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for ELSTATIN 20MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Disease Interactions
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Available Alternatives for ELSTATIN 20MG TAB
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Overview
ELSTATIN 20MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.ELSTATIN 20MG TAB is composed of: LOVASTATIN (20.0 MG)
Lovastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Lovastatin is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Lovastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Usage
LOVASTATIN is generally used to treat: High Cholesterol, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart DiseaseFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for ELSTATIN 20MG TAB and its Constituents
Limit alcoholic beverages. Daily use of alcohol may increase your risk for liver problems, especially when combined with lovastatin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially muscle problems.
This medication must not be used during pregnancy. Lovastatin may harm an unborn baby. Therefore, it is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control (such as condoms, birth control pills) while taking this medication. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away.
Symptoms of Overdosage
LOVASTATIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
LOVASTATIN : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Tightness, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Pain With Urination, Fever, Head Headache, Arms Joint Pain, Lower Back Pain, Runny Nose, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Abdomen Pain, Nausea, VomitRare Side-Effects
LOVASTATIN : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Body Itching, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
LOVASTATIN can interfere with: Alcoholism, Myopathy, Hypothyroidism, Acute Renal Failure, Diabetes MellitusTechnical Classification
LOVASTATIN is categorized as: STATINS / ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for ELSTATIN 20MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| AZTATIN 20MG TAB | INR 63.77 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 20.0 MG |
| ELSTATIN 20MG TAB | INR 80 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 20.0 MG |
| LOVACARD 20MG TAB | INR 103.5 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 20.0 MG |
| LOVALIP 20MG TAB | INR 130 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 20.0 MG |
| STATIN 20MG TAB | INR 37.46 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 20.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| AZTATIN 10MG TAB | INR 34.75 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 10.0 MG |
| LIPISTAT 10MG TAB | INR 43.75 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 10.0 MG |
| LOCHOL 10MG TAB | INR 25.6 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 10.0 MG |
| LOSTATIN 10MG TAB | INR 35.96 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 10.0 MG |
| LOVALIP 10MG TAB | INR 77 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 10.0 MG |
| LOVASTATIN | LOVASTATIN | |
| RECOL 10MG TAB | INR 29.93 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 10.0 MG |
| ROVACOR 10MG TAB | INR 45.1 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 10 MG |
| STATIN 10MG TAB | INR 19.8 for 10 TABLETS | LOVASTATIN 10.0 MG |