Kestore Tablets 20mg

Product Description

Product Name: Kestore Tablets 20mg 

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 10's

Manufactured By: Scilife Pharma

Used For:

• Lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
• Reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in patients with high cholesterol or other risk factors.
• Treating certain genetic conditions like familial hypercholesterolemia.

Side Effects:

• Muscle-Related:

  • Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (myalgia)
  • Rare but serious: Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney damage)

• Gastrointestinal:

  • Nausea
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Stomach pain

• General:

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue

• Liver-Related:

  • Elevated liver enzymes (usually asymptomatic but detected in blood tests)

Precautions:

1. Medical History:

   • Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, thyroid disorders, or a history of muscle problems.

2. Liver Function Monitoring:

   • Regular blood tests are needed to monitor liver enzyme levels.

3. Muscle Symptoms:

   • Report unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or dark-colored urine immediately, as these could indicate serious side effects.

4. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

   • Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as it can harm the baby.

5. Alcohol:

   • Limit alcohol consumption, as it may increase the risk of liver problems.

6. Drug Interactions:

   • Avoid taking with drugs like gemfibrozil, certain antifungals, or cyclosporine without doctor approval, as these increase the risk of side effects.

7. Diet and Lifestyle:

   • Use in conjunction with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management for best results.