Lipicard-AV Tablet

Description

About Lipicard-AV Tablet

Lipicard-AV Tablet is a lipid-lowering medicine used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels in the blood.
It helps reduce the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke by improving lipid profiles.
The combination of Atorvastatin (a statin) and Fenofibrate (a fibrate) provides a dual mechanism to control cholesterol and triglycerides effectively.

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How It Works

• Atorvastatin (10mg): Belongs to the statin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, which reduces cholesterol synthesis in the liver and lowers LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and total cholesterol.

• Fenofibrate (160mg): Belongs to the fibrate class. It increases the natural enzyme lipoprotein lipase, which helps break down triglycerides and increases HDL (“good” cholesterol).

Together, these actions help improve the lipid balance and reduce cardiovascular risk.

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Uses

• Treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high cholesterol + triglycerides)

• Reduces LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol

• Increases HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol)

• Lowers the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke

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Directions for Use

• Take one tablet daily, preferably after the evening meal or as directed by your doctor.

• Swallow the tablet whole with water.

• Maintain a low-fat diet, exercise routine, and healthy lifestyle for best results.

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Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Muscle pain or weakness

• Nausea or abdominal discomfort

• Headache

• Diarrhea or constipation

• Fatigue

• Elevated liver enzymes (rare)

Seek medical advice immediately if you experience severe muscle pain, dark urine, or yellowing of eyes/skin.

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Precautions

• Avoid alcohol as it increases the risk of liver problems.

• Use cautiously in patients with liver, kidney, or gallbladder disease.

• Regular monitoring of lipid profile, liver function, and muscle enzymes (CPK) is recommended.

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Avoid taking with other cholesterol-lowering agents (like gemfibrozil) unless prescribed.