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Microvatin 10 contains the active ingredient Rosuvastatin - a member of the Atatin group. Rosuvastatin is used with a cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise to lower 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-c) levels and raise 'good' cholesterol (HDL-c). It works by helping to stop the production of 'bad' cholesterol and improving the body's ability to remove it from the blood.1. What is Microvatin 10mg?
Microvatin 10mg drug contains the active ingredient is rosuvastatin 10mg, is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets. Active ingredient rosuvastatin belongs to the group of Statins.
Microvatin 10 is prescribed when cholesterol levels are high. This means you have an increased risk of stroke or heart attack. Microvatin is used to treat high cholesterol in adults, adolescents, and children >6 years of age in conjunction with dietary changes and exercise.
2. What are the uses of Microvatin? Microvatin is used to regulate blood levels of fats called lipids, the most common of which is cholesterol. Blood cholesterol has 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-c) and 'good' cholesterol (HDL-c). The active ingredient Rosuvastatin in Microvatin can lower 'bad' cholesterol and raise 'good' cholesterol. It helps prevent the body's production of 'bad' cholesterol and improves the body's ability to remove cholesterol from the blood.
High cholesterol hardly causes any symptoms. However, if left untreated, the accumulation of fat in the walls of blood vessels causes them to narrow. These narrowed blood vessels can become blocked, resulting in a cut off of blood supply to the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke. However, by lowering cholesterol levels, you can reduce your risk of stroke, heart attack,...
3. Note before using Microvatin
Do not use Microvatin in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Rosuvastatin or any of its ingredients; Are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking Rosuvastatin, stop taking it immediately and tell your treating doctor right away. Pregnancy should be avoided while taking Rosuvastatin by using appropriate contraception; Recurrent or unexplained muscle aches and pains; Severe liver and kidney disease; Are taking Ciclosporin (such as after an organ transplant), Regorafenib (used to treat cancer), Warfarin or Clopidogrel, Fibrate, or any other medicine used to lower cholesterol (such as Ezetimibe), Erythromycin, Fusidic acid, oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, antiviral drugs. 4. Dosage and usage Microvatin is a prescription drug, only used when prescribed by a doctor.
How to use:
Swallow the tablet whole with water. Take Microvatin-10 once daily, can be taken at any time of the day with or without food; Try to take your medicine at the same time each day to avoid forgetting a dose. Recommended adult dose in case of high cholesterol:
Starting dose: 5 mg or 10 mg, even if a higher dose of another statin has been taken before; The choice of starting dose depends on your medical condition, the doctor will make the appropriate indication; The lowest starting dose (5 mg) is used in the following cases: Over 70 years of age. Moderate kidney disease. Risk of muscle pain (myopathy). Increase dose and maximum daily dose. If starting with 5 mg, this can be doubled to 10 mg, then 20 mg and then 40 mg if needed; If 10 mg is started, it may be decided to double this to 20 mg and then to 40 mg if needed. The interval between dose adjustments is 4 weeks; The maximum daily dose of Microvatin is 40 mg. This dose only applies to patients with high cholesterol levels and at high risk of heart attack or stroke for whom 20mg does not lower cholesterol levels. Dose to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack or related health problems:
The recommended dose is 20 mg/day. However, the dose may vary depending on your condition and your doctor's instructions. Dosage for children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years old:
Recommended dose: 5-20 mg/time/day; The maximum daily dose is 10 mg once a day or 20 mg once a day for children 6 to 17 years old depending on the condition.
5. How to handle a missed dose or overdose:
When you miss a dose:
Take your next scheduled dose at the exact time. If you miss a dose and it is almost time for your next dose, skip it and do not double the dose. In case of overdose:
Contact the nearest medical center for advice. If you are hospitalized or being treated for another condition, tell the healthcare provider that you are taking Microvatin. In summary, Microvatin 10 is prescribed when your cholesterol levels are high. You need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult your doctor / pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy medicine to treat at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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