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Leninarto 10 belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, with the main ingredient being Atorvastatin 10mg, prepared in the form of film-coated tablets manufactured by Savipharm Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - Vietnam. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Leninarto 10 exactly as directed by their doctor.
1. What are the effects of Leninarto 10?
Uses of Leninarto 10:
Active ingredient Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug that inhibits cholesterol production in the liver by inhibiting a cholesterol-producing enzyme, HMG CoA reductase. Leninarto 10 reduces the level of total cholesterol as well as LDL cholesterol in the blood. Lowering LDL-cholesterol slows progression and improves coronary heart disease. Leninarto 10 may also lower blood triglyceride levels. Indications for use:
Active ingredient Atorvastatin contained in the drug Leninarto 10 is indicated to reduce total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, triglycerides and increase HDL-cholesterol (ie, reduce bad blood fat and increase good cholesterol). ) in patients with lipid metabolism disorders, primary hypercholesterolemia. Use Leninarto 10 in the treatment of patients with beta-lipoproteinemia who have not responded adequately to diet or exercise. Leninarto 10 is also indicated for the reduction of total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.
2. Dosage, how to use Leninarto 10
How to use: Leninarto 10 can be taken at any time of the day, without affecting meals.
Recommended dosage:
In case of hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia: The starting dose is 10-20mg x 01 time/day. In case patients need to reduce LDL cholesterol much, they can start with a dose of 40mg x 1 time / day. When it is necessary to adjust the dose of Leninarto 10, it is necessary to assess the blood lipid indexes within 2 to 4 weeks to adjust the dose accordingly. In case of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: Oral dose of 10-80mg/day and should be combined with other lipid-lowering measures. Combine treatment Leninarto 10 with Resin to increase the effectiveness of treatment. In case of patients with renal failure when taking the drug does not need to adjust the dose.
3. Contraindications to use Leninarto 10
Patients who are sensitive to Leninarto 10 and its ingredients. Patients with progressive liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations in serum transaminases. Do not use the drug for pregnant and lactating women.
4. Leninarto 10 . drug interactions
Anticoagulants, Indandione in combination with Leninarto will increase bleeding time or prothrombin time, prothrombin time should be monitored in patients taking in combination with anticoagulants. Cyclosporine, Erythromycin, Gemfibrozil, immunosuppressants, Niacin: Used in combination with Leninarto 10 increases the risk of muscle diseases. Digoxin: Co-administration with Leninarto 10 resulted in a slight increase in serum digoxin concentrations.
5. Side effects when taking the drug Leninarto 10
Because Leninarto 10 is well tolerated, side effects are usually few, mild and transient. Less common side effects such as:
Constipation; Full stomach; Stomachache; Undigested; Nausea; Headache; Dizzy. In the process of using Leninarto 10, if you experience any unwanted side effects, please contact your doctor immediately for advice on timely treatment.
6. Notes when using the drug Leninarto 10
Before treatment with Leninarto 10 you need to pay attention to exclude the causes of secondary dyslipidemia and periodically test the blood lipid index at intervals of not less than 4 weeks/time. During the use of Leninarto 10, if creatine kinase is increased, myositis occurs or the serum liver enzyme concentration is 3 times higher than the normal limit, the dose should be reduced or treatment stopped. Use Leninarto 10 with caution in patients with liver dysfunction, heavy alcohol consumption to adjust the dose accordingly. Patients need to have a reasonable diet, appropriate exercise and maintain this regimen before and during treatment with Leninarto.
7. Overdose, forgot dose of Leninarto 10 and how to handle it
Overdosage of Leninarto 10: Currently, there have been no reports of an overdose of Leninarto causing serious complications. However, to ensure safety when you overdose, if you see any abnormal signs, you should take the patient to the nearest medical center or medical facility for timely handling measures. Missed dose of Leninarto 10: If you forget a dose of Leninarto, take it as soon as possible. However, if the missed dose is close to the next dose, skip it and take your next dose at the scheduled time, do not take twice as much as your doctor has prescribed. Leninarto is a drug for the treatment of lipid metabolism disorders and hyperlipidemia. The drug does not require a prescription, but to ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients should consult a doctor before using.
