Alviroz 40mg Tablet
1 Strip of 10 Tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rosuvastatin (40mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Alvio Pharma |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Alviroz 40mg Tablet is a statin medicine used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Alviroz 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Alviroz 40mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raising 'good' cholesterol (HDL).
For how long should I take Alviroz 40mg Tablet?
You may need to take Alviroz 40mg Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only till you are taking Alviroz 40mg Tablet. Stopping Alviroz 40mg Tablet without starting a different treatment may increase your cholesterol levels again. This medicine has only a few side effects and is usually considered safe if taken as directed by the doctor.
Does Alviroz 40mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, there is no evidence of Alviroz 40mg Tablet causing weight gain. If you are taking Alviroz 40mg Tablet and gaining weight, consult your doctor. The doctor may get some investigations done to determine the reason for the weight gain.
Does Alviroz 40mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Alviroz 40mg Tablet can make you feel tired. This is because it reduces the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind the phenomenon is unknown and needs more research. Tiredness usually occurs after exertion. Generalized fatigue is more often in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Alviroz 40mg Tablet also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Alviroz 40mg Tablet.
Should Alviroz 40mg Tablet be taken at night?
Alviroz 40mg Tablet should be taken once a day. It can be taken in the morning or at night or any time of the day, with or without food. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day. Doing this will help you remember to take it daily.
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. Alviroz 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alviroz 40mg Tablet is generally safe and well-tolerated; however, it may cause diarrhea, gas, or an upset stomach in some people. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems, such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine, or yellowing of skin or eyes.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly, as Alviroz 40mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Alviroz 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
Alcohol
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Alviroz 40mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Unsafe during breastfeeding. Not recommended as it may harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Highly unsafe. Do not use if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
