About Lipigo Tablet

Lipigo Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, and raises good cholesterol (HDL).

Therapeatic uses of Lipigo Tablet

Lipigo Tablet is useful in High cholesterol

Instructions for taking Lipigo Tablet

Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kindly seek your doctor’s advice for the proper dose and duration of the medicine. Don’t miss your dose and always try to take the medicine at the fixed possible time. In case you miss a dose and it’s time for your next dose then instead of overdosing, take your next dose. Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Don’t change the dose or stop the medication without consulting your doctor.

Standard Precautions

With Alcohol Interaction

Lipigo Tablet might be unsafe if consumed with alcohol. Kindly consult your doctor.

For Pregnant Women

Lipigo Tablet is highly unsafe to be used during pregnancy as it definitely has harmful effects on the health of developing baby. Kindly consult your doctor.

For Lactating Mother

Lipigo Tablet might probably be unsafe if used during lactation. Studies suggest that the medicine might mix with mother’s milk and cause harm to the baby. Kindly consult your doctor before taking medicine.

While Driving

Lipigo Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive. Still it is advised to consult your doctor if driving after taking the medicine.

For Patients with Kidney Problem

Lipigo Tablet must be used with caution with patients having Kidney disease. Such patients must consult their doctor before using the medicine or get their dosage adjusted by the physician accordingly.

For Patients with Liver Disease

Lipigo Tablet must be used with caution with patients having liver disease. Such patients must consult their doctor before using the medicine or get their dosage adjusted by the physician accordingly.

Interaction with drugs

Using the below medicines along with Lipigo Tablet may reduce the efficacy or cause side effects.

Imatinib mesylate : (SERIOUS)
Roxithromycin : (SERIOUS)
Erythromycin : (SERIOUS)
Itraconazole : (SERIOUS)
S-Amlodipine : (SERIOUS)
Cilnidipine : (SERIOUS)
Clarithromycin : (SERIOUS)
Danazol : (SERIOUS)

Side effects of Lipigo Tablet

Stomach pain
Constipation
Feeling sick
Muscle pain
Weakness
Dizziness
Increased glucose level in blood
Headache

Precautions

Do not self-medicate, take it in the dose and duration as advised by your physician.
Check the label for directions before use.
Keep in cool, dry place & away from children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date. Always check the expiry date before using a medicine.
Store at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight.