Novastat-TG 20 Tablet (Fenofibrate 160mg / Rosuvastatin 20mg)

Novastat-TG 20 Tablet

Novastat-Tg 20 Tablet, is a very beneficial medicine that can help to reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol and fats such as LDL and triglycerides. An accumulation of such fats can cause the thickening of arteries known as atherosclerosis. It helps to increase the number of enzymes in the body that helps to break down excess fats that have been deposited over time.

You shouldn’t take this medicine if you suffer from liver, gall bladder or kidney disease. If you’re allergic to it or are breastfeeding, it must not be prescribed. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or a thyroid disorder.

It is important to take this medication exactly as it has been prescribed by your doctor. The time at which you have to take it varies from brand to brand. Some should be taken with your food and some without food.

It is to be taken in combination with a regulated diet, exercise and lifestyle. If you take cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol, take it either 4-5 hours before you take this medication or 1 hour after this medicine.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Use

The medication can treat the below provided problems:

Increased Cholesterol Levels In Blood

Increased Triglycerides Levels In Blood

Hyperlipidemia

Cardiovascular Disease

Side Effects

A patient can suffer from the following side effects:

Musculoskeletal Bone

Muscle Or Joint Pain

Allergic Reaction

Headache

Nausea

Dyspepsia

Nasopharyngitis

Increased Liver Enzymes

Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (Cpk) Level In Blood

Diarrhoea

Flatulence

Constipation

Joint Swelling

Increased Glucose Level In Blood

Dosage

Are there any overdose instructions?

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Are there any missed dose instructions?

If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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.

Work

This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as a fibrate. It is mainly used for treating cholesterol levels for people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It works by stimulating lipoprotein lipase and decreasing the formation of apoprotein C-III which in turn leads to a reduction of low-density cholesterol and very low-density cholesterol, triglyceride levels and an increase in high-density lipoprotein.