Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet
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Introduction of Kanasta Tablet
Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels.
Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of lipid lowering and antihyperlipidemic medicines.
Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of lipid lowering and antihyperlipidemic medicines.
Uses of Kanasta Tablet
Benefits of Kanasta Tablet
In High cholesterol
Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.
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.
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.
Side effects of Kanasta Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Kanasta
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
- Increased transaminase level in blood
- Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Kanasta 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. Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Use of Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Kanasta Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Kanasta Tablet
- You have been prescribed Kanasta 20mg/20mg Tablet for the treatment of high cholesterol.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
- Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
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Name: Kanad Labs
Address: 6, Dhanvantri Society, Old Dombivali Road, Shastri Nagar, Dombivali (W), Mumbai 421 202
Country of origin: India
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