CERIVASTATIN

Overview

CERIVASTATIN is a Schedule H drug.
Cerivastatin is used in the treatment of high cholesterol. Cerivastatin 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).

Usage

CERIVASTATIN is generally used to treat: High Cholesterol

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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 < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Avoid excess dosage.

Common Side-Effects

CERIVASTATIN : Head Headache, Abdomen Pain, Constipation, Arms Joint Pain, Weakness (generalized), Dizziness

Rare Side-Effects

CERIVASTATIN : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

CERIVASTATIN can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Alcoholism, Myopathy, Neuralgia, Hypothyroidism

Technical Classification

CERIVASTATIN is categorized as: STATINS / ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CERIVASTATIN as Ingredient

LIPOBAY 0.3MG TABCERIVASTATIN 0.3 MG