Seriva 0.4mg Tablet

Cerivastatin (0.4mg)

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Seriva 0.4mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

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General Information

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Cerivastatin (0.4mg)

Marketer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Seriva 0.4mg Tablet can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. Taking it regularly in the evening helps to maximize its effects. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse, and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of the treatment program which should also include a healthy 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.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, constipation, stomach pain, weakness, and muscle pain. 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 or get repeated or unexplained muscle pains.

This medicine should not be used in conditions such as liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.

Uses of Seriva Tablet

Benefits of Seriva Tablet

Prevention of Heart attack
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.

Side effects of Seriva 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 Seriva

Constipation
Headache
Muscle pain
Weakness
Stomach pain

How to use Seriva 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. Seriva 0.4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Seriva Tablet works

Seriva 0.4mg Tablet works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. When the liver produces less cholesterol, it starts removing more “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides from the blood. This helps keep blood vessels open and smooth, improving blood flow to the heart. This medicine lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels, it helps reduce plaque buildup in arteries, which lowers the risk of heart attack and other heart-related problems.

Quick tips

Seriva 0.4mg Tablet has been withdrawn from the market due to the risk of fatal muscle reaction (rhabdomyolysis) and kidney failure associated with this medication.
Seriva 0.4mg 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 also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
In general, Seriva 0.4mg Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Seriva 0.4mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take Seriva 0.4mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Seriva 0.4mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Seriva 0.4mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Seriva 0.4mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Seriva 0.4mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Seriva 0.4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Seriva 0.4mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
The use of Seriva 0.4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with active liver disease and severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What is Seriva 0.4mg Tablet?

Seriva 0.4mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called statins that lower the cholesterol in the blood. It is used along with a healthy diet and exercise to reduce bad cholesterol and increase the amount of good cholesterol in the blood. It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the liver in order to decrease the amount of cholesterol that accumulates on the walls of the arteries.

Why was Seriva 0.4mg Tablet withdrawn from the market?

Seriva 0.4mg Tablet was withdrawn from the market because of 52 deaths attributed to drug-related rhabdomyolysis, a very rare life-threatening type of muscle damage that leads to kidney failure.

What is rhabdomyolysis?

Rhabdomyolysis is a very rare life-threatening type of muscle damage that leads to kidney failure. In addition to pain, people who develop rhabdomyolysis may experience darkened urine, reduced kidney function, and even kidney failure. It can progress to liver damage, and may result in death without proper treatment.

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Chemical Class

Phenylpyridines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

Triglycerides

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Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

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Country of origin: India

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Seriva 0.4mg Tablet

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Seriva Tablet

Benefits of Seriva Tablet

Side effects of Seriva Tablet

How to use Seriva Tablet

How Seriva Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Seriva 0.4mg Tablet?

Why was Seriva 0.4mg Tablet withdrawn from the market?

What is rhabdomyolysis?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

Triglycerides

References

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Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Marketer details

Vendor Details

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