AB Vas 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke. AB Vas 10mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use when taken as per the doctor’s advice. It can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day, but try to take it at about the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping the medicine may increase cholesterol levels, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
✅ Uses
- Prevention of Heart attack
- High cholesterol
- High triglycerides
Benefits of AB Vas 10mg Tablet
In Prevention of Heart attack
High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis) and put you at risk of having a stroke or heart disease. Lowering the amount of this fat reduces the chances of this happening and helps you remain healthier for longer. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well.
📋How AB Vas Tablet works
AB Vas 10mg Tablet 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) and triglycerides, raising the level of “good” cholesterol (HDL).
⚠️ Side Effects
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Nausea
- Pain in extremities
- Urinary tract infection
- Abnormal liver function tests
⚠️ Important Precautions
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
- May increase blood sugar—monitor if diabetic
- Use with caution if you have liver or kidney disease
- Avoid alcohol, as it may strain the liver
- Drug interactions: caution with fibrates, macrolide antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, cardiac meds, and grapefruit juice
