Lipikind 20 Tablet

Uses:

• High cholesterol
• Prevention of Heart attack

Directions For Use:

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. Lipikind 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

• Dyspepsia
• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Nausea
• Pain in extremities
• Urinary tract infection
• Abnormal liver function tests

Warning & Precautions:

This medicine should not be used in some conditions such as liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and monitor it regularly thereafter.

FAQs:

Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Total cholesterol is determined by the total amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol. Bad cholesterol can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. High levels of triglycerides are also harmful to you.

Q. Can Lipikind 20 Tablet cause muscle problems or muscle injury?
Yes, taking Lipikind 20 Tablet can cause muscle problems or muscle injury. This is because of the reduced oxygen supply to the muscle cells which leads to fatigue, muscle pain, tenderness, or muscle weakness. The soreness may be significant enough to interfere with your daily activities. Do not take it lightly and consult your doctor to know about ways to prevent this and to avoid making it worse.

Q. Is Lipikind 20 Tablet used for lowering cholesterol?
Lipikind 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which lowers the level of lipids or fats. Lipikind 20 Tablet is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes fail to lower the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, Lipikind 20 Tablet can also be used to reduce such risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal. You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.

Q. Can Lipikind 20 Tablet be prescribed to children?
Lipikind 20 Tablet is for adults and children aged 10 years or more whose cholesterol levels do not come down enough with exercise and a low-fat diet. It is not approved for use in patients younger than 10 years old.