INTRODUCTION

ARVAST 40MG contain rosuvastatin which belongs to a group of medicine called statins. It is used to treat high cholesterol level and helps to prevent heart attack and stroke. Cholesterol is a fatty substance normally found in bloodstream. When it gets builds up in your blood vessels it may lead to narrowing of blood vessel resulting in heart attack or stroke.

Heart attack occur when an artery supplying your heart with blood and oxygen become blocked. Stroke occur when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted and prevent brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrient. Low cholesterol levels can reduce the risk of having a heart attack, a stroke or related health problems. ARVAST 40MG treat high cholesterol level and helps to prevent heart attack and stroke.

Always take ARVAST 40MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Before taking this medicine talk to your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, heart problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar level while taking this medicine. The most common side effects include headache, muscle pain, dizziness, weakness, stomach pain, and constipation.

USES OF ARVAST 40MG

• Treat high cholesterol level
• Helps to prevent heart attack and stroke

HOW ARVAST 40MG WORKS

It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, and raising "good" cholesterol (HDL).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take ARVAST 40MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ARVAST 40MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Stomach pain:

Keep try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly and smaller and frequent meals. Applying a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Constipation: 

Take fibre rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Nausea:

Keep try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Dizziness:

Lie down and close our eyes. Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated. Take plenty of sleep.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

• Ciclosporin (used for after organ transplants)
• Regorafenib, darolutamide (used to treat cancer)
• Warfarin or clopidogrel (used for thinning the blood)
• Fibrates such as gemfibrozil, fenofibrate or any other medicine such as ezetimibe (used to treat lower cholesterol)
• Antacids (used to neutralise acid in your stomach)
• Antibiotic such as erythromycin, fusidic acid (used to treat infection)
• Oral contraceptive (the pill)
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Any antiviral medicines

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 30°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT ARVAST 40MG

Can I take ARVAST 40MG during breastfeeding?

It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

What foods should be avoided when taking ARVAST 40MG?

You should avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.

How do you take ARVAST 40MG?

This medicine should be taken once a day. It can be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day.

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Cholesterol - HDL
• Cholesterol - LDL
• Cholesterol - Total