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Clores-F20 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

FENOFIBRATE-160MG + ROSUVASTATIN-20MG

Uses:

<p>Clores-F20 Tablet is used in the treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypercholesterolemia, and Mixed dyslipidemia. The detailed uses of Clores-F20 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Managing High Triglycerides: </strong>Clores-F20 Tablet effectively reduces triglyceride levels, helping to manage and prevent complications associated with high triglycerides.</li><li><strong>Lowering Cholesterol:</strong> Clores-F20 Tablet lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and promoting heart health.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Lipid Control in Mixed Dyslipidemia:</strong> Clores-F20 Tablet provides comprehensive lipid control by reducing both LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Clores-F20 Tablet is a combination medicine primarily used to manage abnormal lipid/cholesterol levels in the blood.
  • It helps lower high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood, which reduces the risk of pancreatitis and cardiovascular disease.
  • Effectively reduces elevated cholesterol levels, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL or 'bad cholesterol').
  • Balances abnormal lipid profiles by lowering triglycerides and LDL, while increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL or 'good cholesterol').
  • It increases the uptake and breakdown of LDL cholesterol in the liver and suppresses the production of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), thereby reducing overall bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
  • Clores-F20 Tablet enhances the activity of lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fats in the bloodstream. It also helps reduce uric acid levels by promoting its excretion through urine.
  • It reduces the chances of complications such as heart attack, stroke, and angina (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart) due to high cholesterol levels.

FAQs

Clores-F20 Tablet is used to lower increased levels of total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This prevents the risk of having any cardiovascular events like heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina) in the future.

Usually, it is not safe to take Clores-F20 Tablet with fusidic acid as it may lead to muscle weakness, tenderness or pain. Please consult your doctor before taking Clores-F20 Tablet along with fusidic acid.

Clores-F20 Tablet contains Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate. Rosuvastatin reduces cholesterol production in the liver. Fenofibrate works by lowering the level of triglycerides in the blood and bad cholesterol. Together, Clores-F20 Tablet helps treat high cholesterol levels.

Yes, taking Clores-F20 Tablet can cause muscle pain (myalgia) and long-term complications like rhabdomyolysis and myopathy. Also, please tell your doctor if you have a constant muscle weakness.

Yes, Clores-F20 Tablet can be taken at night or any other time with or without food. It is better to take it at a fixed time.

Yes, Clores-F20 Tablet can make you feel tired as it reduces the energy supply to the muscles in the body. People suffering from heart or liver diseases feel more tired while taking Clores-F20 Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Clores-F20 Tablet .

No, Clores-F20 Tablet does not cause weight gain. If you experience weight gain while you are taking Clores-F20 Tablet , please consult your doctor.

No, Clores-F20 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, as it leads to worsening of your condition. Please consult your doctor if you feel better and do as advised.

Yes. Clores-F20 Tablet is also prescribed for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia (high cholesterol and lipid in diabetes). However, you should consult a doctor before using Clores-F20 Tablet .

Clores-F20 Tablet contains Rosuvastatin (statin) and Fenofibrate (fibric acid derivative), which help treat high cholesterol.

No, Clores-F20 Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is a cholesterol-lowering medicine.

Clores-F20 Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Side effects of Clores-F20 Tablet are nausea, headache, abdominal pain, muscle pain, weakness, and daytime drowsiness. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Liver damage is a very rare side effect of Clores-F20 Tablet . Let the doctor know if you have liver problems.

Follow a low-fat diet, avoid fried foods, exercise regularly, and do not drink alcohol.

Consult the doctor before taking Clores-F20 Tablet with other medicines like immunosuppressants, bile affecting pills, anti-HIV drugs, blood thinners and anti-arthritis pills.

Take Clores-F20 Tablet at a fixed time daily as it will help you to remember taking the medicine.

Clores-F20 Tablet should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components and pregnant women.

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Clores-F20 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects like drowsiness, dizziness, or sleepiness.

Store Clores-F20 Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.