Uses of Storvas 20mg Tablet
Storvas 20mg Tablet is used along with a proper diet to reduce bad cholesterol levels. By lowering the bad cholesterol level it helps to increase the good cholesterol level which helps in reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke or other heart complications.
Side effects of Storvas 20mg Tablet
Storvas 20mg Tablet belongs to the class of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors drugs, It reduces the amount of LDL and triglycerides to reduce bad cholesterol in the blood.
Precautions while taking Storvas 20mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Storvas 20mg Tablet are Headache, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Fast Heartbeat, Urinary tract infection, Constipation, Diarrhea.
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Dosage of Storvas 20mg Tablet
Do not consume Storvas 20mg Tablet if you are allergic to Atorvastatin.
If you have liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Storvas 20mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Overdose of Storvas 20mg Tablet
The dosage of Storvas 20mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Storvas 20mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Storvas 20mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
Symptoms of overdose with Storvas 20mg Tablet are weakness, numbness and pain in hands and feet, diarrhea, acute kidney failure.
Immediately contact your doctor if an overdose with Storvas 20mg Tablet is suspected.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.
Duration of Action of Storvas 20mg Tablet
It takes about 1-2 weeks to show the effect of the medicine.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
Don't consume alcohol while taking this medicine; it may increase the risk of side effects.
Pregnancy
Not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended for breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Driving
This medicine usually causes no problems in your driving.
Kidney
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Liver
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Frequently asked questions on Storvas 20mg Tablet
Q.1) What is the use of Storvas 20mg Tablet?
Answer. Storvas 20mg Tablet belongs to the class of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, it is used to lower bad cholesterol levels and prevent heart attacks, strokes or other heart complications.
Q.2) What is the side effects of Storvas 20mg Tablet?
Answer. Side effects of Storvas 20mg Tablet are Headache, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Fast Heartbeat, Urinary tract infection, Constipation, Diarrhea. These are only indicative and not everyone will experience them. If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.
Q.3) Is Storvas 20mg Tablet banned in India?
Answer. Storvas 20mg Tablet is not banned in India, but you need a valid prescription to buy this medicine.
Q.4) How to use Storvas 20mg Tablet?
Answer. Take Storvas 20mg Tablet as suggested by your doctor, do not take it more than the recommended dose and period. Do not break or crush it, take the whole pill with water after or before a meal as suggested by your doctor.
Q.5) Can Storvas 20mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Answer. Storvas 20mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women, Consult your doctor before taking if necessary.
Q.6) Can Storvas 20mg Tablet be taken while breast-feeding?
Answer. Storvas 20mg Tablet is not recommended for breast-feeding women, Consult your doctor before taking if necessary.
All substitutes for Storvas 20mg Tablet
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :-
amlodipine, cimetidine, clarithromycin, diltiazem, erythromycin, itraconazole, ritonavir with saquinavir: Increased atorvastatin level.
antacid, colestipol, efavirenz, rifampin: Possibly decreased blood atorvastatin level azole antifungals, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, erythromycin, fibric acid derivatives, lopinavir with ritonavir, niacin at dosage used for lipid modification, nicotinic acid, ritonavir with saquinavir: Increased risk of severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis.
cyclosporine: Increased atorvastatin bioavailability and risk of adverse reactions.
digoxin: Possibly increased blood digoxin level, causing toxicity.
oral contraceptives such as ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone: Increased hormone level.
Food :-
grapefruit juice more than 1.2 L daily: Increased blood atorvastatin level.