VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S

Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Total cholesterol is determined by the total amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol. Bad cholesterol 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 disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. High levels of triglycerides are also harmful to you.

Yes, taking VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S can cause muscle problems or muscle injury. This is because of the reduced oxygen supply to the muscle cells which leads to fatigue, muscle pain, tenderness, or muscle weakness. The soreness may be significant enough to interfere with your daily activities. Do not take it lightly and consult your doctor to know about ways to prevent this and to avoid making it worse.

VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which lowers the level of lipids or fats. VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes fail to lower the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S 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.

VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S is for adults and children aged 10 years or more whose cholesterol levels do not come down enough with exercise and a low-fat diet. It is not approved for use in patients younger than 10 years old.

No, VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S is not a blood thinner. It is a cholesterol-lowering medicine. It works by slowing down the production of cholesterol in the body. This further decreases the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the part of the body. By lowering the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides it prevents the chances of stroke and heart attack.

If you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, taking VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S may increase this risk slightly. This is because VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S can raise your blood sugar a little. If you already have type 2 diabetes, your doctor may advise monitoring your blood sugar levels more closely for the first few months. Tell your doctor if you find it harder to control your blood sugar.

You may need to take VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S life long or for the duration prescribed by your doctor. The benefits will only continue for as long as you take it. If you stop taking VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S without starting a different treatment, your cholesterol levels may rise again. It is considered to be safe and has few side effects if taken as directed by the doctor.

No, VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S 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 taking VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S.

No, you should not stop taking VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S without consulting your doctor. If you think that VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S is causing side effects, you should consult your doctor who may accordingly lower your dose or change your medicine.

No, it is not advised to take alcohol with VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S. This is because the risk of developing liver problems increases if you drink alcohol while taking this medicine. Moreover, there is a significant increase in the triglyceride levels if VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S is taken along with alcohol. This can further lead to liver damage and also worsen some of the side effects such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, and tenderness. People with liver problems are therefore advised, not to take VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S without consulting the doctor. They should also refrain from consuming alcohol while taking this medicine to get maximum benefit.

Memory loss may occur with VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S in very rare cases. This is generally non-serious and may occur as early as 1 day or may take years to appear. These symptoms may disappear within about 3 weeks of discontinuing VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S. However, you should consult your doctor if you experience this side effect as it could be due to some other reason.

VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S is generally taken once a day. It can be taken in the morning or night or at any time of the day, with or without food. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day to help remember when to take it.

Yes, VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S can make you feel tired. This is because they reduce the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind the phenomenon is unknown and needs more research. Tiredness usually occurs after exertion. Generalized fatigue is more often seen in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S.

The common side effects of VASTA 40MG TABLET 10'S include nausea, indigestion, constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, headache, and aches and pains in your back and joints. It may also cause nosebleeds, sore throat, and cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, blocked nose, or sneezing.

Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's is used for lowering LDL cholesterol; prevention of cardiovascular events, alongside diet. Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's contains Atorvastatin 40 MG. Always use Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's as advised by your doctor.

Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's contains Atorvastatin 40 MG. It is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin).

Commonly reported side effects of Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's include muscle aches, headache, nausea, diarrhoea, raised liver enzymes, raised blood sugar. Not everyone gets side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any effect persists or worries you.

Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's is listed at Rs. 125.86 on Medkart. Prices can change — check the product page for the current price and pack size.

Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness — rare risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take before starting Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's.

The dose of Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's depends on your condition, age, weight and other medicines you take, so it must be decided by your doctor. Follow the dose and duration on your prescription and do not change it on your own.

A generic medicine is one with the same active composition as the branded product — for Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's that is Atorvastatin 40 MG. Medkart lists generic options by composition so you can compare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's.

Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's contains Atorvastatin 40 MG, a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). It is used for lowering LDL cholesterol.

Yes. Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's requires a valid doctor's prescription.

Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's is manufactured by Sunij Pharma Private Limited.

Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's is supplied as a tablet and is taken by the oral route.

Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's contains Atorvastatin 40 MG. It is used for lowering LDL cholesterol; prevention of cardiovascular events, alongside diet. The benefit you get depends on the condition your doctor prescribed Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's for.

Whether Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's can be taken daily, and for how long, depends on your condition and must be decided by your doctor. Do not start, extend or repeat a course of Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's on your own.

The timing of Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's depends on the dose your doctor prescribes and on the other medicines you take. Follow the timing on your prescription or ask your pharmacist.

No. Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's is a prescription medicine and should only be taken on a doctor's advice.

Do not take Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's during pregnancy or while breastfeeding without asking your doctor. Safety depends on the medicine, the stage of pregnancy and your own health.

Check with your doctor before drinking alcohol while taking Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's. Alcohol can add to side effects such as drowsiness and can affect how some medicines work.

Store Vasta 40MG Tablet 10's in its original pack, below 25°C unless the pack states otherwise, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date on the pack.