Product introduction
TONACT Q CAPSULE is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. TONACT Q CAPSULE is a combination medicine that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels. This medicine also helps to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke.
TONACT Q CAPSULE can be taken with food. 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. You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, eating a healthy low-fat diet and exercise regularly.
Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and muscle pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or dark stools as it might be symptoms of liver damage. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar level, blood pressure, and liver function while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or high blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Side effects of Tonact Q Capsule
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 Tonact Q
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Increased glucose level in blood
How to use Tonact Q Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. TONACT Q CAPSULE is to be taken with food.
How Tonact Q Capsule works
TONACT Q CAPSULE is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Coenzyme Q10 which treat high cholesterol.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with TONACT Q CAPSULE.
TONACT Q CAPSULE 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
TONACT Q CAPSULE is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
TONACT Q CAPSULE may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of TONACT Q CAPSULE in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
TONACT Q CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of TONACT Q CAPSULE may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of TONACT Q CAPSULE is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Tonact Q Capsule?
If you miss a dose of TONACT Q CAPSULE, 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- TONACT Q CAPSULE should be taken with food at the same time every day.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- 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 Atorvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take TONACT Q CAPSULE if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- TONACT Q CAPSULE should be taken with food at the same time every day.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- 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 Atorvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take TONACT Q CAPSULE if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
Patient concerns
Please tell me the difference of tonact tg or tonact 20. The attributes being which is lighter , better to intake.
Dr. Sasthi Narayan Chakraborty
Diabetology
Tonact tg contains two drugs atorvastatin and fenofibrate which helps to reduce ldl increase hdl cholesterol and to reduce triglyceride level whereas tonact 20 only contains atorvastatin which helps to reduce ldl and increase hdl cholesterol only.
Echo friendly food to reduce known side effects of drugs 1)Tonact 40 mg tablets. 2) clopitab A-150 mg capsule
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Hi Kindly share your Problem in detail
High BP since 10 years. Under control by high dose allopathic medicines. Lipid Profile normal by using Tonact 75mg.
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Case has to be seen in person before starting the treatment
High triglycerides past 5 years last test 545 taking tonact tg 20 and having thyroid prblm also taking thyronorm 50
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Restrict carbs in diet stop taking sugars
Triglocite is 334 mg I am taking tonact asp75 but getting breathless shall continue or not
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Consult cardiologist at ur place get angio done
Suffered stroke 2 years back. Currently taking Preva As 150, Tonact 20, Cobal F daliy. Still my left hand pains.
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
tab maxgalin 75 mg hs
Taking Eltroxin 75 mg for 10 yrs. High chilesterol level specially triglyceride found. I have consulted my Doctor Prescription attached.Pls suggest if any change needed.Further consivas f not available with 1 mg.Can I take tonact tg 20 instead
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Can take roseday f instead
High diabetes High cholesterol
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
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
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