MSN Laboratories
Bempedoic acid (180mg)
Bempotol 180mg Tablet is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Tablet
Bempotol 180mg Tablet is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, possibly leading to a heart attack or stroke.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bempotol 180mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
No common side effects listed.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bempotol 180mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Bempotol 180mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Bempotol 180mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Bempotol 180mg Tablet works by blocking an enzyme (enzyme adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase) that is required to make “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) in the liver which results in lower levels of 'bad' cholesterol.
Take Bempotol 180mg Tablet after a meal or with a snack to avoid gastrointestinal problems. Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle or joint pain. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform them if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pain, unusually dark urine, yellowing skin, or eyes. Lifestyle changes like a low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.
In clinical studies, Bempotol 180mg Tablet has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels by 17-28% after 12 weeks of treatment.
Common side effects include tiredness and fatigue. If you experience chest pain or rapid heartbeat along with tiredness, seek medical attention immediately as these symptoms could be signs of a serious condition.
Bempotol 180mg Tablet can cause minor changes in liver enzymes, but this is rare and usually resolves on its own with continued therapy or after stopping treatment.
Your doctor will advise against taking this medicine if you have had a tendon rupture in the past. Tendon rupture can occur when tendons, which connect muscles to bones, become damaged. Symptoms include pain, swelling, tears, and inflammation of the affected area.
Take one tablet once daily with or without food as directed by your doctor for as long as prescribed.
LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is a type of cholesterol that can cause the buildup of plaque in arteries. This buildup can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.
HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is a type of cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your blood. Higher levels of HDL are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
You can book a lipid profile test at any accredited laboratory to monitor your total cholesterol, LDL levels, HDL levels, and triglycerides. This will also help evaluate the ratio between cholesterol and HDL.
The ideal ranges are as follows: Total Cholesterol should be 125 to 200 mg/dL, LDL (bad cholesterol) should be less than 100 mg/dL, and HDL (good cholesterol) should be 40 mg/dL or higher.
High levels of bad cholesterol can cause your arteries to become narrow and reduce blood flow to the heart. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
In addition to taking this medicine, following a low-fat diet, exercising regularly, reducing your body weight, and limiting alcohol consumption will help lower cholesterol levels and make this medication more effective.