Fortius 10 Tablet

Short Description

Fortius 10 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin) used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Fortius 10 Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use. 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 the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of the treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.

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. Fortius 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Fortius 10 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raising 'good' cholesterol (HDL).

Fortius 10 Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet. Fortius 10 Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food. Fortius 10 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raising 'good' cholesterol (HDL).