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Amfastat 10mg drug has the active ingredient Simvastatin 10mg as the main active ingredient. This drug belongs to the group of drugs used to treat cardiovascular diseases. The drug is used in the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
1. What is Amfastat 10mg?
What is Amfastat 10mg? Amfastat 10mg tablet contains the active ingredient Simvastatin 10mg. This drug belongs to the group of drugs used to treat cardiovascular diseases. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, suitable for direct oral use. The drug is used in the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
Main active ingredient Simvastatin is used as a dietary supplement in people with primary hypercholesterolemia caused by elevated low-molecular-weight lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in those at risk for epilepsy. coronary artery disease unresponsive to diet. Simvastatin is also used to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in people with both hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia.
2. What disease does Amfastat 10mg treat?
Amfastat medicine 10mg is indicated in the treatment of pathologies as follows:
Treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia, the drug is indicated as an adjunct treatment in combination with diet to reduce the phenomenon of elevated total cholesterol. Treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
3. Usage and dosage of Amfastat 10mg
3.1. How to use Amfastat 10mg only for adults, not for children. You should be on a cholesterol diet before you start taking Amfastat 10mg and should continue to diet during treatment. 3.2. Therapeutic dose of drug The therapeutic dose should be individualized for each patient based on the baseline LDL-C concentration, treatment goals and individual response. Patients should take Amfastat 10mg only once in the evening, with or without food. It is recommended to start treatment with Amfastat 10mg at the lowest effective dose for which it is effective. Note: The above dosage is for reference only, patients should strictly follow the dosage recommended and directed by the doctor.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Amfastat 10mg
When using Amfastat 10mg, you may experience some unwanted effects, specifically as follows:
Nervous system disorders such as dizziness; headache . Gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal pain; abdominal discomfort; upper abdominal pain; indigestion; flatulence; nausea; vomit. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders such as rash; itching on the skin. Musculoskeletal disorders such as joint pain; muscle contraction; muscle weakness; skeletal muscle discomfort; neck pain; extremity pain. General and local disturbances such as asthenia accompanied by fatigue; peripheral edema. Specific mental disorders such as sleep disturbances. Changes in laboratory tests: increased ALT and/or AST.
5. Interactions of Amfastat 10mg
Contraindications for concurrent use of Amfastat 10mg with the following drugs:
Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 including ketoconazole, posaconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, itraconazole, HIV protease inhibitors, boceprevir, telaprevir, nefazodone. Gemfibrozil, Cyclosporine, or Danazol.
6. Some notes when using Amfastat 10mg
6.1. Contraindications of the drug Amfastat 10mg Contraindications of the drug Amfastat 10mg in the following cases:
People with sensitive or hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients of the drug. Patients with active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevation of plasma transaminases. People who are pregnant and breastfeeding. People with myopathies secondary to taking other lipid-lowering drugs. 6.2. Precautions before taking Amfastat 10 Pregnancy: Atherosclerosis is a chronic process, and discontinuation of conventional lipid-lowering agents during pregnancy has little effect on long-term risk. associated with primary hypercholesterolemia. You should still consider and consult your treating doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. Drugs that have gone through the testing process still have risks when used. Breastfeeding: It is not known whether the active ingredients of Amfastat 10 are excreted in breast milk, so breastfeeding women should not use the drug. Mothers should consult their physician after carefully weighing the benefits and risks for mother and baby. Do not arbitrarily use this medicine without carefully reading the instructions for use and instructions of the doctor to protect both mother and baby. Amfastat 10mg tablet contains the active ingredient Simvastatin 10mg. This drug belongs to the group of drugs used to treat cardiovascular diseases. The drug is used in the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. To ensure effective treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to use prescription drugs or consult a doctor, professional pharmacist.
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