Pro-Statin Tab 20mg 10's

This prescription medication, fortified by Pravastatin, stands as a frontline defense against escalating cholesterol levels, subsequently mitigating the risk of heart disease. Its applications extend to managing high triglycerides and familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition manifesting high cholesterol levels from birth.

• Used with a healthy diet and proper exercise to lower bad cholesterol and fats
• The usual dose of Pro-Statin is 10-40 mg taken once daily. The dose may be higher for people with severe high cholesterol or who are at high risk of heart disease.
• If you miss a dose of Pro-Statin, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of Pro-Statin at the same tim
• Pro-Statin should be taken with food
• Pro-Statin is usually taken for the long term.
• Storage: Store in a cool and dry place
• Habit Forming: No
• Sedation: No
• Child Safety: No
• Route of Administration: Oral

Prostatin 20mg Uses

Prostatin 20mg is a brand name for Atorvastatin, a statin medication that is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. It is also used to treat high triglycerides and familial hypercholesterolemia, a condition that causes high cholesterol levels from birth.

Prostatin 20mg can also help to reduce the risk of heart disease. This is because high cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. 

By lowering cholesterol, Prostatin 20mg can help to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart problems.

In addition to lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease, Prostatin 20mg may also be used to treat other conditions, such as:

• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• High triglycerides
• Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• Diabetes

• Muscle pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Upset stomach
• Rash
• Fatigue
• Trouble sleeping

Serious side effects of Prostatin 20mg are rare, but they can occur. These include:

• Liver damage
• Kidney problems
• Diabetes
• Muscle damage, which can lead to a condition called rhabdomyolysis
• Allergic reaction

If you experience any of these side effects, it is important to talk to your doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

Some of the medications that can interact with Prostatin 20mg include:

• Cyclosporine
  
• Danazol
• Diltiazem
• Gemfibrozil
• Erythromycin
• Grapefruit juice
• Itraconazole
• Ketoconazole
• Lovastatin
• Nefazodone
• Nelfinavir
• Niacin
• Pravastatin
• Rifampin
• Simvastatin
• Verapamil

These interactions can cause the levels of Prostatin 20mg or the other medication to increase or decrease, which can increase the risk of side effects or make the medication less effective.

If you are taking any of these medications, your doctor may need to adjust your dose of Prostatin 20mg or the other medication, or they may recommend that you avoid taking Prostatin 20mg altogether.

What should I do if I overdose on Prostatin 20mg?

If you think you have overdosed on Prostatin 20mg, call your doctor or poison control center immediately.

What should I do if I have side effects from Prostatin 20mg?

If you have any side effects from Prostatin 20mg, tell your doctor right away. Some side effects, such as muscle pain, may go away on their own. Other side effects, such as liver damage, may require medical attention.

What are the alternatives to Prostatin 20mg?

There are a number of alternative medications that can be used to lower cholesterol. These include other statins, such as simvastatin and rosuvastatin, as well as non-statin medications, such as bile acid sequestrants and ezetimibe.