Lochol Tablet 10mg

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Lochol tablet is a medication used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood.

Rs. 509.7

Rs. 509.7

Lochol tablet is a medication used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood.

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High Cholesterol

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Price of Lochol Tablet 10mg
Lochol Tablet 10mg uses
How to use Lochol Tablet 10mg?
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Lochol Tablet 10mg uses in urdu
Storage Conditions

Price of Lochol Tablet 10mg

The price of Lochol Tablet 10mg in Pakistan is Rs. 509.7

Lochol Tablet Uses

Lochol tablet is used to treat high cholesterol levels in the blood, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. It contains Atorvastatin which belongs to a class of drugs known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced in the liver and blocking the production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as "bad" cholesterol.

How to use Lochol Tablet 10mg?

Take Lochol tablet orally with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
Do not crush or chew the tablet.
The recommended dose of Lochol 10mg tablet is once daily or as directed by your physician.
Your doctor might adjust the dose after some weeks

Lochol Tablet Side Effects

Some common side effects of Lochol tablet include:

Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Insomnia
Fatigue

Drug Interactions

Lochol tablet may interact with the following drugs:

Cyclosporine
Grapefruit juice
Erythromycin
Rifampin
Warfarin
Niacin

Lochol Tablet Uses In Urdu

Lochol خون میں کولیسٹرول کی بلند سطح کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے، جو دل کی بیماری اور فالج کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔ اس میں Atorvastatin ہوتا ہے جو کہ HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors، یا statins کے نام سے مشہور دوائیوں کی ایک کلاس سے تعلق رکھتا ہے۔ یہ جگر میں پیدا ہونے والے کولیسٹرول کی مقدار کو کم کرکے اور کم کثافت لیپوپروٹین (LDL) کولیسٹرول کی پیداوار کو روک کر کام کرتا ہے، جسے "خراب" کولیسٹرول بھی کہا جاتا ہے۔

Storage Conditions

Store the medicine at room temperature
Keep out of reach and sight of children
Protect it from sunlight and moisture

WRITTEN BY

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mujahid Israr

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine)

MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY

Dr. Arslan Shamim

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Lochol Tablet 10mg in Pakistan?

The Lochol Tablet 10mg price in Pakistan is Rs. 509.7

What is Lochol Tablet 10mg used for?

Lochol Tablet 10mg is used in the following conditions:

High Cholesterol

What is Lochol Tablet 10mg composed of?

Lochol Tablet 10mg is composed of:

Atorvastatin

Do you need a prescription to buy Lochol Tablet 10mg?

To buy Lochol Tablet 10mg you must have a prescription signed by your doctor.

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