Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two lipids (fat) lowering medicines. It is used to lower the levels of lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when lifestyle changes (eg. low-fat diet) on their own have failed. This medicine helps to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depending on your lipid levels and how you respond to this medicine. Most people with high cholesterol and triglyceride do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your lipid levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels (lipid profile) checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy low-fat diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.
Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, headache, insomnia, flatulence (excessive gas), and muscle pain are some of the common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you notice any yellowing of your eyes, unusual bleeding or bruising, or get repeated, severe, or unexplained muscle pains. You may be advised to get your liver function tested periodically while taking this medicine.
This medicine should not be used in conditions such as liver disease (eg. abnormal blood tests for liver function, persistent yellowness of eyes, etc.). Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any kidney-related problems or if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.
High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis) and put you at risk of having a stroke or heart disease. Lowering the amount of this fat reduces the chances of this happening and helps you remain healthier for longer. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well.
In Treatment of High cholesterol
Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work 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.
Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Side effects of Gatovas F 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 Gatovas F
Nausea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Flatulence
Headache
Muscle pain
Increased liver enzymes
Increased glucose level in blood
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use Gatovas F 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. Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Gatovas F Tablet works
Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two lipid-lowering medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Gatovas F 20mg/160mg 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
Gatovas F 20mg/160mg 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
SAFE
Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Gatovas F Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Gatovas F 20mg/160mg 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.
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Is cholesterol heridretry problem. my heart beat is very high what should I do???? how does are blood purifies. what are the precautions for the heart attack
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Hi PATIENT need to see your lipid profile reports kind send
What are the trip t normal and high values What should be thresholds for ' no heart'' attack', minor attack and heart attack
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Hello sir. Thank you for consulting with us. Trop T is read as either positive or increased or not positive. Positive Trop T level indicates heart attack and negative Trop t usually indicates no heart attack. Even in minor heart attack, Trop T is positive.
Please Give your Suggestions on the Report I got and some test are above and below the marked level specially KIDNEY, ESR value(high values) I have also Heart Problem & suffered from Heart attack 1.5 years back & taking Cholesterol and BP medicines regularly.
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear Sir Greetings from 1mg. Your reports suggest that your triglyceride level is high, for this you should make healthy diet and lifestyle related changes like have a diet rich in more proteins and vegetables, fruits, and avoid fried fatty and processed foods. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day for at least 5 days in a week.
What are the health problems that one can get if the one keeps on taking a chronic stress and depression over a prolonged period of time. Seing that im experiencing some symtoms like chronic head ache, nausea, heart pain, gastrointiatinal bleeding, urine in the blood, sleep deprivation, weight loss due to exyreme thinking. Pls advise me in this connection
Heart attack before 2 two years. 1 stunt. Block in valve 45%.!-Stroke hefore 1 yr. Diabetic. Cholesterol level 240. Sugar 300 atter food. No medicine taken now. Erectile problem while the sugar level increasing.
Dr. Manju Singh
Homeopathy
I would like to suggest you that please consult with your nearest homeopathy doctor because your case require detail case taking
Q. Can Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet cause liver damage?
Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet contains Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate. A very rare (1 in 10000 patient) side effect of this medicine is liver damage. Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, or abnormal liver enzymes.
Q. Can Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet cause muscle pain?
Yes, Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet can cause muscle pain by injuring the muscles. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you experience muscle pain, weakness or muscle cramps. It can be a sign of any muscle injury caused due to Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet.
Q. What lifestyle changes should be adopted while taking Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet?
Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet. Stop smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and decrease your risk of heart attack.
Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet?
The use of Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet along with certain medicines can cause serious problems. Consult your doctor before taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine along with Gatovas F 20mg/160mg Tablet.
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