Lipicure D 20 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Lipicure D 20 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Lipicure D 20 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lipicure D 20 Tablet are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Lipicure D 20 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Lipicure D 20 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lipicure D 20 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lipicure D 20 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lipicure D 20 Tablet related warnings section.
Lipicure D 20 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lipicure D 20 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Lipicure D 20 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lipicure D 20 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lipicure D 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lipicure D 20 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Lipicure D 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Lipicure D is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Lipicure D 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Lipicure D does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Lipicure D 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lipicure D is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lipicure D 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Lipicure D does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lipicure D 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Lipicure D is completely safe for the heart.
Lipicure D 20 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lipicure D 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lipicure D 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Lipicure D 20 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Lipicure D 20 Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Lipicure D 20 Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lipicure D 20 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lipicure D 20 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Lipicure D is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
Lipicure D comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
No, Lipicure D does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Lipicure D might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Use Lipicure D as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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