Asta 10mg Tablet

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Statins are a class of drugs that include Asta 10mg Tablet. It's used to lower cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels, shrinking them and increasing your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

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Directions for Use

  • Asta 10mg Tab (Alka) should be taken orally with water and food, according to your doctor's instructions.
  • Make an effort to take your dose at the same time every day.

Side Effects of Asta 10mg Tab

  • headache
  • nausea
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Pressure in the body (joint, back, throat, muscle)
  • Nasal passages are swollen, and there is bleeding from the nose.
  • Increased creatinin level and abnormal liver function test

Precautions and Warnings of Asta 10mg Tablet

Pregnancy

Asta 10mg Tab (Alka) should not be taken during pregnancy since it is a lipid-lowering medication that can be harmful to the foetus. If you're a woman of childbearing age, talk to your doctor about the benefits of birth control and the possible risks to your unborn child.

Breast Feeding

If you are breastfeeding, tell your doctor because there is no guidance on the use of Asta 10mg Tab (Alka) during this time. After weighing the benefits and risks, your doctor will inform you if this drug is safe for you. This medication should only be taken if your doctor thinks it's necessary.

If you have any concerns, talk to your doctor.

  • You have a problem with your liver or kidneys.
  • Have you had any muscle issues as a result of taking other lipid-lowering medications?
  • You're taking a bacterial infection drug called fusidic acid, which can cause severe muscle damage.
  • You're having trouble breathing.
  • You have a drinking problem.
  • If you have any thyroid issues?
  • Lactose digestion is a problem for you (lactose intolerance)

How Asta 10mg Tablet works?

Asta 10mg Tablet is a cholesterol-lowering drug (statin). It works by inhibiting an enzyme called HMG-CoA-reductase, which is essential for the body to produce cholesterol. As a result, it decreases "poor" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while the "good" cholesterol levels (HDL).

 

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