Razel 5 Tablet

Short Description

Razel 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Razel 5 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.

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. Razel 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Razel 5 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).

Take Razel 5 Tablet in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet. Take it with food if you experience diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly if you are diabetic.