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Insuact 20 is a blood fat lowering drug with the main ingredient Atorvastatin, which helps patients with coronary artery problems and high blood cholesterol effectively. To ensure safety and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, you need to take Insuact 20 exactly as prescribed by your doctor / pharmacist.
1. What is Insuact 20mg?
Insuact 20 has the main ingredient Atorvastatin in the form of Atorvastatin calcium trihydrate.
Atorvastatin is a selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA enzyme, which reduces total cholesterol, inhibits cholesterol synthesis in the liver. Besides, Atorvastatin also reduces the production of LDL-Cholesterol, and increases the elimination of LDL-Cholesterol from the body.
2. What does Insuact 20 do?
Insuact 20 is usually indicated for use in the following cases:
Primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia are applying a diet to reduce Total Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, Triglycerid and increase HDL-Cholesterol; Primary blood betalipoprotein disorder; Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is applying other measures to reduce total cholesterol and LDL-Cholesterol.
3. Contraindications of Insuact 20
Insuact 20 is contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug; People with liver disease, have elevated liver enzymes; Pregnant and lactating people.
4. How to take Insuact 20
Insuact 20 is taken orally, should be taken at a certain time of the day.
Dosage:
Starting dose: 10mg/day; The maximum dose is 80mg/day.
5. Undesirable effects of Insuact 20
Common side effects:
Diarrhea, constipation, flatulence; Abdominal pain, nausea; Headache; Blurred vision, insomnia; Asthenia, muscle pain, joint pain; Increased blood sugar. Uncommon side effects:
Myopathy; Rash, hives, itching; Loss of memory, taste disturbances; Dizzy; Hepatitis, pancreatitis' Insomnia, nightmares, blurred vision, tinnitus. Rare:
Thrombocytopenia; Peripheral neuropathy, rhabdomyolysis; Acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria. Other side effects include:
Cognitive impairment (dementia, confusion...); Enlarged breasts in men, hearing loss, depression...
6. Note when using Insuact 20
Without a doctor's prescription, patients do not arbitrarily buy Insuact 20 to drink. Blood lipids can rise again after taking Insuact 20. Insuact 20 can cause many side effects, which should be considered when using. As soon as you experience unusual symptoms, you should contact your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility to be checked. During use, patients still need to combine exercise and have a reasonable diet and lifestyle. Above is information about Insuact 20mg drug, what is it, uses, dosage and notes when using. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Insuact exactly as directed by your doctor.
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