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LLA 20MG TABLET is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It contains Rosuvastatin, which slows down cholesterol production in the body and decreases the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the arteries walls and block blood flow to brain, heart and other body parts. Thus, it lowers cholesterol and fats levels and helps to prevent stroke, heart disease and heart attack. It may cause side effects such as myalgia (muscle pain), asthenia (lack of energy), nausea, headache, abdominal pain, muscle pain, weakness, and daytime drowsiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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ROSUVASTATIN

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About LLA 20MG TABLET

LLA 20MG TABLET helps reduce bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, LDL) and triglyceride levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke in the future. When the blood's cholesterol levels are out of balance (unhealthy), it can lead to high cholesterol, sometimes referred to as hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia. High blood cholesterol causes your arteries to get smaller and become blocked, which ultimately leads to cardiac conditions like heart attacks and strokes.

LLA 20MG TABLET contains rosuvastatin, which works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. Thus, LLA 20MG TABLET lowers the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when lifestyle changes (like a low-fat diet) on their own have failed. It also improves your body’s ability to remove bad cholesterol from your blood.

Not everyone who is taking LLA 20MG TABLET will get these side effects. The possible side effects of LLA 20MG TABLET may include myalgia (muscle pain), asthenia (fatigue), nausea, headache, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, and daytime drowsiness. Most of these side effects of LLA 20MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Take LLA 20MG TABLET as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take LLA 20MG TABLET with or without food. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of LLA 20MG TABLET . Do not chew, crush, or break the medicine. It is crucial to have your lipid profile checked regularly.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to LLA 20MG TABLET . Before starting the dose of LLA 20MG TABLET , tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes, severe lung disease, or have musculoskeletal disorders (like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis). You should avoid taking LLA 20MG TABLET with immune system affecting medicine (cyclosporine) or anti-HIV medicines (lopinavir, ritonavir, or atazanavir) as it might have a serious effect.

LLA 20MG TABLET is only one part of a comprehensive treatment program that should include a healthy, low-fat diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction. You can normally eat while taking this medicine, but avoid high-fat foods. It is advised to avoid smoking and alcohol intake, as they can lead to other side effects.

Uses of LLA 20MG TABLET

LLA 20MG TABLET is used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), prevention of heart attack, and prevention of stroke. The detailed uses of LLA 20MG TABLET are as follows:<br/>• Cholesterol Management: LLA 20MG TABLET is primarily used to lower LDL cholesterol (commonly known as "bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease.<br/>• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: By lowering cholesterol levels, LLA 20MG TABLET significantly decreases the chances of heart attacks and strokes in individuals with cardiovascular conditions or risk factors.<br/>• Familial Hypercholesterolemia Treatment: LLA 20MG TABLET is prescribed to manage lipid levels in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disorder leading to very high cholesterol levels.<br/>• Improving HDL Cholesterol: LLA 20MG TABLET also boosts HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol), promoting better heart health.<br/>• Preventing Atherosclerosis: By maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, LLA 20MG TABLET helps prevent plaque build-up in arteries, supporting overall vascular health and circulation.<br/>

Directions for Use

• LLA 20MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. • It is recommended to take LLA 20MG TABLET once daily or as advised by your doctor. • Swallow LLA 20MG TABLET as a whole with a glass of water. • If you have trouble swallowing the medicine, open it and sprinkle the contents over a small amount (tablespoon) of soft food (curd, honey, tomato ketchup, and vanilla or chocolate flavour pudding) and consume it. • Do not crush or chew this medication.

Medicinal Benefits

  • LLA 20MG TABLET lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary events like heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina). LLA 20MG TABLET is beneficial in patients who are at high risk of these events.
  • LLA 20MG TABLET plays a vital role in slowing atherosclerosis progress (blocked artery walls of the heart due to fat/lipid deposition leading to heart attack and stroke) in adult patients.
  • LLA 20MG TABLET reduces the ‘bad’ cholesterol and increases the ‘good’ cholesterol by blocking our body’s production of ‘bad’ cholesterol. Thus, improves your body’s ability to remove bad cholesterol from your blood.
  • It is also prescribed in children (aged eight years or more) suffering from familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic disease resulting in high cholesterol) along with lipid-lowering pills and other dietary measures. 

How LLA 20MG TABLET Works

LLA 20MG TABLET contains Rosuvastatin. It works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to produce less cholesterol. LLA 20MG TABLET also increases the liver's uptake and breakdown of cholesterol already in the blood. Thus, LLA 20MG TABLET lowers the levels of lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when lifestyle changes (like a low-fat diet) have failed. LLA 20MG TABLET reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol by blocking our body's production of bad cholesterol. It also improves the body's ability to remove it from the blood.

Storage

Keep LLA 20MG TABLET out of the sight and reach of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of LLA 20MG TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of LLA 20MG TABLET as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid taking LLA 20MG TABLET if you are allergic to it.
  • Patients with proteinuria (protein in urine) or haematuria (blood in urine) might require dose adjustment.
  • It is recommended that you have a liver enzyme test regularly if you are regularly taking LLA 20MG TABLET .
  • A prolonged intake of LLA 20MG TABLET may cause muscular disorders like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with kidney damage.
  • Inform your doctor if you are an alcoholic, as excess alcohol intake may cause serious side effects.
  • Caution should be exercised if you are taking any blood thinners or anticoagulants, such as warfarin or coumarin.
  • A 2-hour gap should be maintained between the intake of LLA 20MG TABLET and antacids, such as magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide.
  • Increases in HbA1c and fasting glucose levels can be observed in individuals who regularly take LLA 20MG TABLET . Therefore, you should inform the doctor before undergoing these diabetes tests.
  • LLA 20MG TABLET is safe for use in children above 8 years of age suffering from familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic disease resulting in high cholesterol), along with lipid-lowering pills and other dietary measures. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine based on your child's age and body weight.
  • It is always important to check the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products. 
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease. 
  • Avoid chronic stress. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques. 
  • Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTILIPEMICS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with LLA 20MG TABLET to avoid unpleasant side-effects like drowsiness, dizziness, or sleepiness. It may also lead to a life-threatening condition like coma if taken with excessive alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

LLA 20MG TABLET can have some harmful effects on the baby (foetus), so your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

LLA 20MG TABLET is known to pass into the breast milk and may cause some degree of sedation in the baby. So, if you note any of the following signs in the baby let your doctor know about this.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether LLA 20MG TABLET will affect your ability to drive or operate a machine. Please consult your physician.

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Liver

Caution

LLA 20MG TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

LLA 20MG TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Consult your doctor

LLA 20MG TABLET can be prescribed in the children (aged 8 years or more) suffering from familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic disease resulting in high cholesterol) along with lipid-lowering pills and other dietary measures.

Have a query?

FAQs

LLA 20MG TABLET is used for the treatment of Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), prevention of heart attack, and prevention of stroke.

LLA 20MG TABLET works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. So, LLA 20MG TABLET increases the uptake and breakdown by the liver of cholesterol already in the blood. Thus, LLA 20MG TABLET lowers the levels of lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when lifestyle changes (like a low-fat diet) on their own have failed.

No, LLA 20MG TABLET should not be stopped even if you feel better as it lead to worsening of your condition. Please consult your doctor if you feel better and do as advised.

LLA 20MG TABLET can cause liver damage in very rare cases, specially when alcohol is consumed along with LLA 20MG TABLET . Caution should be taken in patients who have any underlining liver problem or history of any liver impairment and also inform your doctor before taking LLA 20MG TABLET so that dose is adjusted accordingly.

It is unlikely that LLA 20MG TABLET affects fertility in men or women. However, there is not enough evidence to say for sure. LLA 20MG TABLET should be avoided if your pregnant or planning for pregnancy. For best advice, consult your doctor.

Yes, taking LLA 20MG TABLET can cause muscle aches or pains especially if you feel unwell or have a fever. Also please tell your doctor if you have a muscle weakness that is constant.

Yes, LLA 20MG TABLET can be taken at night or any other time with or without food. It is better to take it at fixed time.

Yes, LLA 20MG TABLET can cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking LLA 20MG TABLET . In case you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is advised to rest for some time until you feel better.

Before starting a dose of LLA 20MG TABLET , tell your doctor if you have liver/kidney problems, an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes, severe lung disease, blood in your urine (haematuria), protein in your urine (proteinuria), or a musculoskeletal disorder (like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis). You should avoid taking LLA 20MG TABLET with an immune system-affecting medicine (cyclosporine) or anti-HIV medicines (lopinavir, ritonavir, or atazanavir), as these might have serious effects.

Usually, it is not safe to take LLA 20MG TABLET with fusidic acid as it may lead to muscle weakness, tenderness or pain. Please consult your doctor before taking LLA 20MG TABLET along with fusidic acid.

LLA 20MG TABLET reduces the risk of coronary events such as heart attacks, strokes, angina, or chest pain related to the heart. For patients who are more likely to experience these events, LLA 20MG TABLET is helpful. In addition, it is prescribed in conjunction with lipid-lowering medications and other dietary measures for children (eight years of age or older) with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disease characterized by elevated cholesterol. In adult patients with atherosclerosis, blocked artery walls of the heart are caused by fat/lipid deposition that results in heart attacks and strokes. LLA 20MG TABLET is essential in reducing the disease progression.

LLA 20MG TABLET contains Rosuvastatin, an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) which helps lower bad cholesterol.

You are recommended to take LLA 20MG TABLET for the duration prescribed by the physician. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

There is no evidence that LLA 20MG TABLET may cause weight gain. Consult the doctor if you notice weight gain during treatment with LLA 20MG TABLET .

LLA 20MG TABLET may lower the supply of energy to the muscle cells which could lead to tiredness. Please consult the doctor if experience tiredness whilst on treatment with LLA 20MG TABLET .

You can normally eat while taking LLA 20MG TABLET . However, to prevent high cholesterol, avoid high-fat or high-cholesterol-containing foods such as fatty meat, processed food and fried food. Instead, choose a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet. Also, follow diet and exercises as recommended by the doctor.

LLA 20MG TABLET might cause memory loss in some cases. This is usually rare and might disappear after discontinuation. However, consult the doctor if you experience any signs of memory loss.

LLA 20MG TABLET may cause side effects such as muscle problems, including muscle breakdown, which might be serious in some people and rarely cause kidney damage. Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if you experience unexplained muscle pain, weakness or tenderness, especially if you have a fever or feel more tired than usual while taking LLA 20MG TABLET . The chances of getting muscle problems are higher if you are taking certain other medicines along with LLA 20MG TABLET , are 65 years or older, have thyroid or kidney problems, or are taking higher doses of rosuvastatin.

To know if LLA 20MG TABLET is beneficial to you, you can take a lipid profile test. This test helps measure the amount of cholesterol/fat levels in the body. A decrease in cholesterol levels may indicate that LLA 20MG TABLET is beneficial to you. However, it might take more than a few weeks to notice a difference in cholesterol levels.

Few studies indicate that LLA 20MG TABLET may increase blood sugar levels because it can stop the body’s insulin from working well. This might increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Inform the doctor if you are diabetic; the doctor might monitor your condition regularly.

LLA 20MG TABLET can be taken irrespective of food.

LLA 20MG TABLET may cause side effects such as nausea, weakness, headache, abdominal pain, lack of energy, and muscle aches. Consult the doctor if the side effects become bothersome.

Before stating LLA 20MG TABLET , inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of its components, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have any other medical conditions or are taking other medicines.

Certain medicines when taken with LLA 20MG TABLET may increase skeletal muscle effects. Therefore, consult the doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with LLA 20MG TABLET . The doctor may adjust the dose if needed.

No, do not crush or chew LLA 20MG TABLET . Swallow it as a whole with water.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Level-LG, B-Wing, Art Guild House, Phoenix Marketcity, LBS Marg, Kurla (West), Mumbai-400070
Other Info - LLA0003

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