TONACT Q CAPSULE

Description

TONACT Q CAPSULE is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. TONACT Q CAPSULE is a combination medicine that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels. This medicine also helps to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. TONACT Q CAPSULE can be taken with food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, eating a healthy low-fat diet and exercise regularly. Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and muscle pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or dark stools as it might be symptoms of liver damage. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar level, blood pressure, and liver function while taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or high blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Introduction

In High cholesterol TONACT Q CAPSULE effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. It also has antioxidants that reduce the harmful effects of problems related to the heart, liver or muscles. 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.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. TONACT Q CAPSULE is to be taken with food.

How to use

TONACT Q CAPSULE is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Coenzyme Q10 which treat high cholesterol. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Coenzyme Q10 is added as correcting its deficiency helps relieve muscle pain induced by Atorvastatin.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with TONACT Q CAPSULE. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - TONACT Q CAPSULE 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 : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - TONACT Q CAPSULE is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - TONACT Q CAPSULE may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of TONACT Q CAPSULE in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - TONACT Q CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of TONACT Q CAPSULE may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of TONACT Q CAPSULE is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.