Adult PO- Initial- The recommended dose is 10 mg daily. Maximum: 80 mg/day.
Side effects of Vastin -XL
Most Common : Nose inflammation, joint pain, diarrhea, pain in extremity, urinary tract infection, indigestion, nausea, muscle and bone pain, muscle spasms, sleeplessness and throat pain.
Body as a whole : Uneasiness and fever.
Gastrointestinal : Abdominal discomfort, eructation, flatulence, liver inflammation and bile obstruction.
Musculoskeletal : Muscle fatigue, neck pain and joint swelling.
Metabolic : Increase in liver enzymes level, abnormal liver function tests and increased sugar level.
Central Nervous system : Dizziness, depression, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy and abnormal dreams.
Respiratory : Nose bleed.
Skin : Hives.
Eye and ENT : Blurred vision and ringing in the ear.
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
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When Should Vastin -XL not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with severe liver problems, who are taking HIV protease inhibitors, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and hypersensitivity.
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Warnings and Precautions for Vastin -XL
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of low blood pressure, serious infection, seizures, electrolyte problems, liver problems, alcohol abuse, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Avoid alcohol consumption.
Follow the diet and exercise program as directed by your physician.
Monitor blood cholesterol level and liver functions regularly while taking this medication.
Other Precautions for Vastin -XL
Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions for Vastin -XL
Store it at room temperature (25°C).
Atorvastatin: Know More About The Cholesterol Lowering Drug
A: Vastin -XL is not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity to the drug, acute liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and hepatitis(1✔✔Trusted Source Atorvastatin
A: Vastin -XL is not recommended during pregnancy or in women who may become pregnant. Statins are not recommended during pregnancy due to the increased risk of congenital abnormalities in the fetus(2✔✔Trusted Source Statin use during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A:Avoid grapefruit juice while taking Vastin -XL, as it significantly affects the pharmacokinetics of Vastin -XL. Concurrent use of Vastin -XL and st john's wort may reduce Vastin -XL effectiveness(3✔✔Trusted Source Effects of grapefruit juice on pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin and pravastatin in Japanese
Q: Is it better to take Vastin -XL at night or morning?
A: It is usually taken once a day, either in the morning or evening, with or without food. It is better to take Vastin -XL around the same time every day(4✔✔Trusted Source Atorvastatin
A: The long term use of Vastin -XL is safe and effective in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your doctor(5✔✔Trusted Source Long-term efficacy and safety of a generic atorvastatin in usual clinical care setting
2. Statin use during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis - ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22390808/)
3. Effects of grapefruit juice on pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin and pravastatin in Japanese - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1884469/ )
5. Long-term efficacy and safety of a generic atorvastatin in usual clinical care setting - (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22111443/ )
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