Astin 20 Tablet

Most side effects of Astin are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

• Headache Stomach pain Constipation Feeling sick Muscle pain Weakness Dizziness Increased glucose level in blood

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.

Habit forming

No

Therapeutic class

Lipid-lowering agent

Action class

Statin / lipid modifier

People taking Astin are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.

• Cholesterol & lipid testsView tests
• Heart health testsView tests
• Liver health testsView tests

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

1. PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
2. CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
4. National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
5. Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Astin 20 Tablet.
6. World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.