Uses / Indications: Genxvast 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.

Product composition:
• Atorvastatin (10mg)

Pregnancy interaction:
• Genxvast 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Genxvast lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL). It helps prevent heart attack and stroke. Regular exercise and low-fat diet further help to lower levels of fat in the blood. Genxvast prevents one death in every 50 patients with heart disease treated over 4 to 5 years. In general, Genxvast is safe. It may cause digestive problems like diarrhoea, gas. If any of these happen to you, take it with food. It is better to take in the evening. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine. Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.

Side Effects:
• Headache, Stomach pain, Constipation, Feeling sick, Muscle pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Increased glucose level in blood.

How to 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. Genxvast 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:
• Genxvast 10mg Tablet 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

Faq for medicine:
• What should I know about high cholesterol? : Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Your total cholesterol is made up of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol as it 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 diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Triglycerides also are harmful fats found in your blood.|Is Genxvast used for lowering cholesterol? : Genxvast belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. It is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, Genxvast 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.|Is Genxvast diuretic? : Genxvast is not a diuretic. It is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.|Is Genxvast better than simvastatin and pravastatin? : Genxvast, simvastatin, and pravastatin belong to the same category of medications with similar action and similar side effects, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.|Can the use of Genxvast cause diabetes? : Diabetes has not been reported as a side effect of Genxvast. However, it may increase your blood sugar levels. So, it is very important that you monitor your blood sugar levels regularly if you are taking Genxvast. Also, share with your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus and you are advised to take Genxvast as your doctor will monitor you while you are taking this medicine.|Can Genxvast lower the level of triglycerides? : Genxvast belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. Genxvast is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed.|Does Genxvast cause weight loss? : Genxvast has not been reported to cause weight loss. However, weight gain has been reported as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss while you are taking Genxvast.|Does Genxvast cause erectile dysfunction? : Genxvast can cause erectile dysfunction although this side effect is not very clear. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction while you are taking Genxvast.|Does Genxvast cause diarrhea? : Diarrhea is a common side effect of Genxvast. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Genxvast as the dose of your medicine may need to be changed.|Does Genxvast cause memory loss? : Loss of memory is an uncommon side effect of Genxvast, which may affect up to 1 in 100 people. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of memory loss after taking Genxvast.|Does Genxvast cause frequent urination? : Genxvast has not been reported to cause frequent urination. Please consult your doctor if you experience increased urinary frequency after taking Genxvast.|Does Genxvast cause high blood pressure? : Genxvast has not been reported to cause high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of high blood pressure while taking Genxvast.|Is Genxvast a blood thinner? : Genxvast is not a blood thinner. Genxvast is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.|Is Genxvast safe to take? : Genxvast is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Genxvast a beta blocker? : Genxvast is not a beta blocker. Genxvast is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.|Is Genxvast a controlled substance? : Genxvast is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). Controlled substances are drugs that are strictly regulated to reduce the risk of abuse and illegal distribution. To determine the level of restriction placed on a particular controlled substance, five different categories (or |Is Genxvast an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor? : Genxvast is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Genxvast is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins. |Can I take Genxvast with metformin? : Genxvast can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Genxvast with ibuprofen? : Genxvast can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Genxvast with milk? : No information is available for the use of Genxvast with milk. However, it can be taken any time of the day, with or without food. Please consult your doctor.|Can I take Genxvast with fenofibrate? : Both fenofibrate and Genxvast have similar effects and they may increase the effects of each other. Fenofibrate may also increase side effects like risk for rhabdomyolysis (condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly). Monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.|Can I take Genxvast with levothyroxine? : Genxvast can be taken with levothyroxine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Genxvast with amlodipine? : Genxvast can be taken with amlodipine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Genxvast with erythromycin? : Erythromycin can increase the level or effect of Genxvast by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy). So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Genxvast with metronidazole? : Metronidazole can increase the level or effect of Genxvast by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy) with Genxvast. So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Genxvast with clarithromycin? : Clarithromycin can increase the level or effect of Genxvast by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy) with Genxvast. So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Does Genxvast cause gas? : Flatulence (gas or wind) is one of the common side effects associated with the use of Genxvast. If you have any such symptom while taking the drug, consult your doctor.|Does Genxvast lower blood pressure? : Genxvast is a lipid-lowering drug used in the treatment of increased cholesterol levels and for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. However, a meta-analysis of different clinical trial shows that Genxvast has a small blood pressure lowering effect.|Does Genxvast affect the liver? : Genxvast is associated rarely with hepatobiliary disorders. Its use is also linked with abnormal liver function test and hence a periodic test of the liver functions is recommended.|Does Genxvast cause itching? : Genxvast use has been associated with urticaria (itching) and skin rash. If you experience any such symptom while using the drug, consult your doctor.|Does Genxvast thin blood? : Genxvast is not a blood-thinner. It is a lipid-lowering agent and acts by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase enzyme.|What is Genxvast? : Genxvast is a lipid-lowering drug which belongs to group of medications called statins (lipid-lowering agents) or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. It acts by blocking the enzyme HMG CoA reductase and formation of cholesterol, thus, lowering the blood lipid levels.

Medicine interaction:
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