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Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Atorvastatin
- Manufactured by : INDUS PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
- Drug Strength : 10 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 10s
- Product SKU : pg_21361_29596
Snolip tablet contains Atorvastatin | belongs to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
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How it works
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s is a drug that acts on an enzyme responsible for the production of cholesterol in the blood. Thus, the level of cholesterol produced in the blood gets reduced over time.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s
- Cough severe
- Difficulty in swallowing severe
- Diarrhea severe
- Impaired liver function
- Joint pain severe
- Muscle pain severe
- Runny Nose
- Difficulty in breathing
- Insomnia rare
When not to use?
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Liver disease
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s is not recommended for use in patients with active liver disease indicated by high levels of Transaminase in the body.
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Allergy
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to this medicine.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.
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Cognitive impairment
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s may cause forgetfulness, memory loss, and confusion in some patients. These symptoms usually disappear gradually once the use of the medicine is discontinued.
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Increase in blood sugar levels
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s may cause an increase in the blood glucose levels along with an increase in the Glycated Hemoglobin levels. It is recommended to closely monitor the blood glucose levels. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
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Muscle degradation in elderly
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s may cause muscle breakdown along with symptoms such as severe tiredness and weakness, especially in the elderly patients. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Heavy alcohol consumption
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s may cause liver and kidney related problems if you consume alcohol very frequently in large quantities while on treatment with this medicine.
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Liver impairment
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s may cause moderate to severe liver impairment. The risk of fatal liver failure is very high in patients with an active liver disease.
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Rhabdomyolysis
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s may cause a fatal condition where the muscles in the body are degraded and substances are released into the blood which could damage the kidneys as well.
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Stroke
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s may cause damaging side effects if you have had a stroke in recent times or are recovering from it. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered in such cases under your doctor's supervision.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.
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Overdose
It is recommended to discontinue the medication and contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
General Instructions
Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s should be taken as instructed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be more or less than prescribed and the duration should be as instructed by the doctor. Any instance of side effect should be reported to the doctor.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
what are the adverse effects of Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s?
GI upset, headache, myalgia, asthenia, insomnia, dizziness, paraesthesia, fatigue, myalgia, hypoaesthesia, arthralgia, chest and back pain, hyperglycaemia, nasopharyngitis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, epistaxis, pain in extremity, muscle spasms, joint swelling, abnormal LFTs, raised ceatine kinase levels. Elevated ALT and CPK levels. Reports of immune-mediated necrotising myopathy.
What happens if I miss a dose of Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s?
Adults: Initially 10 mg once daily. Increase as necessary at 4 wk intervals; max 80 mg once daily.
Children: Under 10 yr, not recommended. Hyperlipidaemia including familial hypercholesterolaemia: 10-18 yr, initially 10 mg once daily, increased if necessary at intervals of at least 4 wk to usual max 20 mg once daily. Max 80 mg once daily in homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia.
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Snolip tablet 10 mg 10’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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