Uses of Carlipo

Carlipo belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs and is available in the form of film-coated tablets. The main ingredient of Carlipo drug is Atorvastatin, which is indicated to help reduce total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides... However, Carlipo drug can cause side effects such as nausea and vomiting, bloating, indigestion .. Therefore, patients need to learn carefully before using Carlipo.

Carlipo drug has 2 types Carlipo 10 and Carlipo 20. Carlipo drug inhibits the production of cholesterol in the liver by inhibiting the cholesterol-producing enzyme HMGCoA reductase. In particular, Carlipo also reduces the level of total cholesterol and LDL in the blood. Lowering LDL in the blood can reverse coronary heart disease.

Carlipo is indicated to help reduce total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides while helping to increase HDL in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia. In addition, Carlipo can also be used to reduce total and LDL cholesterol in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia when following the same regimen.
However, Carlipo is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, patients with advanced liver disease or unexplained elevations in serum transaminases.

Carlipo is for oral use. In the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia, the recommended starting dose of Carlipo is 10 -20 mg once daily. For patients who need to reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 45%, the initial dose is 40mg once a day and the daily dose range ranges from 10 to 80mg once a day.
When treating homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended dose of Carlipo is 10 - 80mg/day. In addition, other measures can be combined to lower lipids.
Note: The recommended dose of Carlipo is for reference only. Therefore, before using Carlipo, patients should follow the doctor's prescription.

If you forget a dose of Carlipo, take it as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Carlipo and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Carlipo, as this can cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missing doses of Carlipo, patients can set alarms or ask relatives to remind them.
When using Carlipo drug overdose, the patient should stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Carlipo may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case of Carlipo drug side effects can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Carlipo include: Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, fatigue and drowsiness... These side effects may occur at the start of treatment or after when increasing the dose of Carlipo. Usually, side effects from Carlipo can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases Carlipo can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear after just a few minutes of using Carlipo or longer within a few days. When serious side effects appear such as: Constipation, stomach pain, diarrhea, memory loss, hyperglycemia, myositis and paresthesia... the patient should stop using Carlipo and go to the facility. medical assistance for immediate medical assistance.
Some notes during the use of Carlipo:
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be exercised when using Carlipo. Patients should be advised to use Carlipo from their doctor, and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Carlipo may change how it works and increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid Carlipo drug interactions, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previously used drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs,... It should be noted when the symptoms appear. are allergic to Carlipo. At the same time, the patient should notify the doctor so that he can promptly treat the side effects of the drug. Carlipo may increase the risk of bleeding if used with Heparin. The glucosamine in Carlipo may increase insulin resistance and affect the body's ability to tolerate glucose. Patients should have a reasonable diet during treatment with the drug and should maintain this diet even when not on treatment. Above is all information about Carlipo drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Carlipo is a prescription drug, patients absolutely cannot buy and treat at home because they may experience unwanted side effects.