Seriva 0.4mg Tablet
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Product introduction
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.
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.
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
In 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, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Seriva Tablet works
Seriva 0.4mg 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).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Seriva 0.4mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Seriva 0.4mg 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
UNSAFE
Seriva 0.4mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Seriva 0.4mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Seriva 0.4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Seriva 0.4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Seriva 0.4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Seriva 0.4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
The use of Cerivastatin is not recommended in patients with active liver disease and severe liver disease.
The use of Cerivastatin is not recommended in patients with active liver disease and severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Seriva Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Seriva 0.4mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylpyridines derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
Patient concerns
FAQs
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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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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