Stanlip 160mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while at the same time raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL). Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Stanlip 160mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day with food but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly.

This medicine is only one part of a 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 nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine it is better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor.

Uses of Stanlip Tablet

Side effects of Stanlip 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 Stanlip

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache
Flatulence
Vomiting
Increased liver enzymes
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
Back pain
Inflammation of the nose

How to use Stanlip 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. Stanlip 160mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Stanlip Tablet works

Stanlip 160mg Tablet is a lipid lowering medication. It works by lowering the levels of triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Stanlip 160mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Stanlip 160mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Stanlip 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

Stanlip 160mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Stanlip 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Stanlip 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Stanlip 160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Stanlip 160mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Stanlip 160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Stanlip Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Stanlip 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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Quick tips

It should be taken with food.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Stanlip 160mg Tablet, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
Do not discontinue Stanlip 160mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Stanlip 160mg Tablet is the medication of choice for lowering triglyceride levels in the blood. It can reduce triglycerides by up to 50%.
It decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
Take it along with regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
It should be taken with food.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
Do not discontinue Stanlip 160mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Stanlip 160mg Tablet, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fibric acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

PPAR Alpha Agonists (Fibrates)

Patient concerns

I am taking stanlip tablets tablets 145 gm from 1 year for high Triglycerides by cardiologist but now I have experienced back pain and erectile dysfunction and my triglycerides level fluctuate and is now 180. these symptoms are may be side effects of stanki.please advice me.what should I do for maintain my High Triglycerides and erectile dysfunction.is another medicine without side effect?

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Stop medicines Restrict carbs in diet n regularly exercise

Fatty liver with poor LFT and backpain Also high triglycerides and high bad cholesterol

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Capsule cytozen twice, aarogyavardhini vati tablet 2 tablet twice, lipistat capsule 2 capsule twice, punarnava kwath 20 ml twice before meal for 2-3 months

User feedback

Patients taking Stanlip 160mg Tablet

Once A Day

91%

Thrice A week

Alternate Day

Twice A Day

Twice A Week

What are you using Stanlip Tablet for?

High triglyce*

91%

High choleste*

*High triglycerides, High cholesterol

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

50%

Poor

42%

Average

What were the side-effects while using Stanlip 160mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

67%

Increased liv*

33%

*No Side Effect, Increased liver enzymes

How do you take Stanlip Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Stanlip 160mg Tablet on price

Not Expensive

83%

Average

17%

FAQs

When should Stanlip 160mg Tablet be taken?

Usually, Stanlip 160mg Tablet is taken once daily with a meal. The initial dose of the medicine will depend on the type and age of the patient. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication and follow the instructions as provided.

Does Stanlip 160mg Tablet raise blood pressure?

There is no or negligible effect on blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure levels. However, Stanlip 160mg Tablet may lead to a decrease in blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Can Stanlip 160mg Tablet cause kidney problems?

Stanlip 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Serum creatinine levels may increase with long-term usage of Stanlip 160mg Tablet but is completely reversible. The evidence of kidney damage with this medicine is rare still the kidney function blood test should be done regularly if there is a possibility of kidney damage. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have had any disease and all the medicines that you are taking for a better diagnosis and treatment.

Can I take grapefruit juice with Stanlip 160mg Tablet?

Yes, you can take Stanlip 160mg Tablet with grapefruit juice. The possibility of interaction of the medicine with grapefruit is unlikely as they are broken down in our body by different enzymes. However, if in doubt then limit the intake of grapefruit juice while taking Stanlip 160mg Tablet.

What drugs should not be taken with Stanlip 160mg Tablet?

There are few drugs like Oral Anticoagulants or blood thinners, ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medications like statins and contraceptives are contraindicated while you take Stanlip 160mg Tablet. Along with that, there are certain medicines which should not be taken with Stanlip 160mg Tablet and therefore you must give a proper history to your doctor regarding your ongoing medication. This is done to analyze the condition and provide a proper therapy and prescription which will help minimizing the side effects of the medication.

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