Tovast 20 mg - 30 tablets

Tovast 20 mg tablets 30 tablets Active ingredient: Atorvastatin What are the uses of Tovast? This medication is used with appropriate dietary regimen to treat the following: Hyperlipidemia, and to reduce high total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, triglycerides, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), and increase high-density lipoprotein in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia. Familial hypercholesterolemia. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases in patients with hyperlipidemia with coronary heart disease or at risk of coronary artery disease. Reduce rates of heart diseases such as: myocardial infarction, and death. Reduce the risk of stroke. Tovast for weight loss Weight loss may coincide with atorvastatin, but it should not be used for weight loss, as it is a cholesterol-lowering treatment and medical consultation should be obtained first. What are the contraindications of Tovast? The medication should not be used without consulting a specialist doctor in the following cases: Allergy to any of the components Active liver disease Unexplained elevation in liver function test results (elevated transaminases) Pregnancy: It should not be given to pregnant women, as it may harm the fetus. Breastfeeding: It is excreted with breast milk, and should not be given to breastfeeding women. What are the side effects of Tovast? Side effects of Atorvastatin Most common side effects: Headache Mild muscle pain Joint pain Back pain Mild nausea Stomach pain or indigestion Constipation Sleep problems (insomnia) What are the precautions for using Tovast? A cholesterol-lowering diet should be continued during treatment with this medication. It is recommended to avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol while taking this medication. In very rare cases, this medication may have side effects on muscles, so the doctor should be informed immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain, cramps, or weakness occur while taking this medication. Use with caution in the following cases: Decreased kidney function History of liver diseases History of alcohol addiction Thyroid diseases History of muscle side effects during previous treatment with statins or fibrates Genetic muscle disorders Patients over 70 years old Children, as safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 10 years old or prepubescent females. What are the drug interactions of Tovast? It is preferred to inform the doctor or pharmacist about all medications, herbs, vitamins, and dietary supplements before starting treatment. Avoid concurrent use with the following: Amiodarone, Amlodipine Azole antifungals, such as Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Posaconazole, Voriconazole Colchicine, Cyclosporine, Danazol, Daptomycin, Dilevaldin, Diltiazem, Dronedarone Fibrate, for example, Gemfibrozil, Clofibrate, Fenofibrate Fusidic acid, Boceprevir, Telaprevir, Ritonavir, Emtinib Macrolide antibiotics, such as Clarithromycin, Erythromycin Meprobamate, Nefazodone, Niacin, Ranolazine, Risperidone, Dalfopristin, Quinupristin Tylerrithromycin Verapamil, as it may increase the risk of muscle or kidney problems. Carbamazepine, Efavirenz, Rifampin St. John’s Wort Anticoagulants, such as Warfarin Digoxin, Tacrolimus What are the doses of Tovast and methods of use? The initial dose is usually from 10 mg to 20 mg daily. The maximum dose is 80 mg daily.