ZIVAST-20MG TAB 10 TAB

SALT COMPOSITIONAtorvastatin (20mg)

INTRODUCTIONZivast 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

USES OF TABLETHigh cholesterol

BENIFIT OF TABLETZivast 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TABLETDyspepsia Abdominal pain Indigestion Diarrhea Joint pain Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) Nausea Pain in extremities Urinary tract infection Abnormal liver function tests

HOW TO USE TABLETTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zivast 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW TO TABLET WORKZivast 20 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).