Avas 20 D Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels in the body. It may also reduce the risk of future heart attack and stroke.

Avas 20 D Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.

Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and muscle weakness are some common side effects of this medicine. It decreases the amount of calcium in your blood, so have regular blood tests to monitor the level of calcium. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin, muscle pain or dark urine. You may be asked for regular monitoring of liver function or blood sugar level while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of Avas D Tablet

High cholesterol

Side effects of Avas D Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Avas D

Nausea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Muscle pain
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Increased glucose level in blood

How to use Avas D Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avas 20 D Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Avas D Tablet works

Atorvastatin 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), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Vitamin D3 is added to relieve the muscular pain caused by Atorvastatin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Avas 20 D Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Avas 20 D Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Avas 20 D Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Avas 20 D Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Avas 20 D Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avas 20 D Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Avas 20 D Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avas 20 D Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Avas D Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Avas 20 D Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Avas 20 D Tablet

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Quick tips

Avas 20 D Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
It decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
In general, Avas 20 D Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhoea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
It may cause the amount of calcium in your blood to fall. Take calcium rich food in your diet and have regular blood tests to monitor the level of calcium in your blood.
Notify your doctor if you experience yellow eyes or skin or dark urine after starting the medication.
Avas 20 D Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
It decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
In general, Avas 20 D Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhoea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
It may cause the amount of calcium in your blood to fall. Take calcium rich food in your diet and have regular blood tests to monitor the level of calcium in your blood.
Notify your doctor if you experience yellow eyes or skin or dark urine after starting the medication.

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Patient concerns

Dr i am taking bp tablets for 2 years namely tazloc 40 cilacar 20 and avas 10 for cholestrol is it safe as i am young rigt now does this priscription have side effects in the long run

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High diabetes High cholesterol

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Physician

Send reports Need to take medicineAnd what medicine are you taking alreadyA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

High triglyceride, high cholesterol, low vitamin D

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardioAvoid biscuits namkeen bakery fruit juices

User feedback

Patients taking Avas 20 D Tablet

Once A Day

88%

Thrice A week

Twice A Day

What are you using Avas D Tablet for?

High choleste*

100%

*High cholesterol

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