Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer FDC Ltd
Active Ingredient Atorvastatin (10mg) + Losartan (25mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
User Rating4.9
User Reviews681

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Zivast L Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg, 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.
Answer

Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg Tablet Reviews

Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg is a combination of two medicines used to treat high blood pressure with high cholesterol levels. Lowering the blood pressure helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.

Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg can be taken with or without 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, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.

Nausea, taste change, constipation, and stomach pain are some common side effects of this medicine.  It may also cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food while taking this medicine. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. 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.

How Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg Tablet Works

Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Losartan which treat high blood pressure and cholesterol.

How to Use Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg 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. Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg Tablet

  • In High blood pressure with high cholesterol: Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and managing the blood pressure reduces the risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems in future. This helps you remain healthier for longer. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take it 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 Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg Tablet

  • High blood pressure with high cholesterol

Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  UNSAFE
Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg 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  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg.
Liver  CAUTION
Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Quick Tips

  • Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
  • Zivast L 10 mg/25 mg treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
  • It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
  • It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
  • Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.

References

  1. Atorvastatin calcium. Dublin, Ireland: Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals; 2009.
  2. Losartan potassium. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co. Inc.; 2008.

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