Storvas 5mg Tablet belongs to the therapeutic classification of Antihyperlipidemic Agents / Statin drugs. The primary composition for this medicine is Atorvastatin 5 MG.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Storvas 5 Tablet 15's may cause a breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition usually occurs in the elderly, people with kidney disease, and poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underActive thyroid). Storvas 5 Tablet 15's should not be prescribed to children less than 10 years of age. You should contact a doctor before if you have had an allergic reaction to Storvas 5 Tablet 15's, have liver problem (jaundice, liver cirrohosis), or kidney problems, pregnant or planning to get pregnant, breastfeeding, have severe lung disease, have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than 2 servings of alcohol per day and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia) and damaged muscle tissue (rhabdomyolysis).
Medicine Interaction: If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Storvas 5 Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Storvas 5 Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Antacids
Aprepitant
Azole antifungals
Colchicine
Cyclosporine
Diltiazem
Grapefruit
Macrolide antibiotics
Niacin
Protease inhibitors
Side Effects: Headache, Belly pain, Loose stools (diarrhea), Muscle weakness, Joint pain.
How to Store it: Store at temperature not exceeding 30 C, protected from light and moisture.
Over Dose: Store at temperature not exceeding 30 C, protected from light and moisture.
Precautions: Store at temperature not exceeding 30 C, protected from light and moisture.
Missed Dose: Store at temperature not exceeding 30 C, protected from light and moisture.
