Vast RF 160mg/10mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Fenofibrate (160mg) + Rosuvastatin (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	486

FAQ

What lifestyle changes should I adopt while taking Vast RF 160mg/10mg?

Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Vast RF 160mg/10mg. Stop smoking, as smoking lowers 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.

What medicines should I avoid while taking Vast RF 160mg/10mg?

Vast RF 160mg/10mg can interact with several medicines and can cause serious problems. Talk to your doctor and inform him about using Vast RF 160mg/10mg before taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine.

Can the use of Vast RF 160mg/10mg cause liver damage?

Vast RF 160mg/10mg contains Rosuvastatin 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.

Can the use of Vast RF 160mg/10mg cause muscle pain?

Yes, Vast RF 160mg/10mg may cause muscle pain due to muscle injury. However, this side effect does not occur in everybody. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you are experiencing symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Vast RF 160mg/10mg?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

What if you forget to take Vast RF Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Vast RF 160mg/10mg, 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.

Vast RF 160mg/10mg Tablet Reviews

Vast RF 160mg/10mg 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.

Vast RF 160mg/10mg 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, constipation, headache, 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.

How Vast RF 160mg/10mg Tablet Works

Vast RF 160mg/10mg is a combination of two lipid-lowering medicines: Fenofibrate and Rosuvastatin. Fenofibrate works by lowering the levels of triglycerides in your blood, while Rosuvastatin prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Both raise the levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL).

How to Use Vast RF 160mg/10mg 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. Vast RF 160mg/10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Vast RF 160mg/10mg 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. By lowering the amount of this fat, Vast RF 160mg/10mg 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: Vast RF 160mg/10mg 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 Vast RF 160mg/10mg 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.

Uses of Vast RF 160mg/10mg Tablet

Treatment of High cholesterol
Prevention of Heart attack

Vast RF 160mg/10mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vast RF 160mg/10mg.

Driving ^SAFE

Vast RF 160mg/10mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^CAUTION

Vast RF 160mg/10mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vast RF 160mg/10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Vast RF 160mg/10mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Vast RF 160mg/10mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Vast RF 160mg/10mg 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.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Vast RF 160mg/10mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vast RF 160mg/10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Vast RF 160mg/10mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Quick Tips

It decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
Vast RF 160mg/10mg is a combination of two medicines that provides better control over high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Do not discontinue Vast RF 160mg/10mg without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Avoid alcohol consumption (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.