Alfastat 10 Tablet

Composition of Alfastat 10 Tablet

Alfastat 10 Tablet contains Rosuvastatin (10mg). It belongs to the Statin / lipid modifier class of medicines.

Uses of Alfastat 10 Tablet

• Treatment of High cholesterol
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Key benefits

• Proven to reduce heart attacks and strokes
• Usually taken once a day
• Benefit continues for as long as you take it

How Alfastat 10 Tablet works

Alfastat 10mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering __bad__ cholesterol (ldl) and triglycerides and raising __good__ cholesterol (hdl).

How to take Alfastat 10 Tablet

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

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause immediate harm but may increase the risk of muscle and liver injury. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Alfastat 10 Tablet

Most side effects of Alfastat are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Muscle pain
• Weakness
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Joint pain
• Nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Alfastat 10 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness — especially with fever or dark urine — without waiting for your next appointment. Your doctor will check your liver with a blood test before starting and from time to time afterwards. Cholesterol medicines work silently; you will not feel their benefit, and that is not a reason to stop. Tell your doctor if you develop new or worsening diabetes symptoms.

Do not take Alfastat if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Not for people with active liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Grapefruit juice raises the level of some statins — avoid it. Certain antibiotics, antifungals and fibrates increase the risk of muscle damage when combined.

How to store Alfastat 10 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Alfastat 10 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Alfastat 10 Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.</div></li> <li><div>It also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.</div></li> <li><div>In general, Alfastat 10 Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.</div></li> <li><div>Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain. </div></li> <li>Your doctor may monitor your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problem such as yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or stomach pains.</li> <li><div>Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Alfastat 10 Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.</div></li> <li>Do not take Alfastat 10 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALNICHE LIFE SCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

Lipid-lowering agent

Drug class:

Statin / lipid modifier