Recor 20mg Tablet

Short Description

Recor 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Recor 20mg 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 your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels thereby 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. Recor 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Recor 20mg 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).

Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Recor 20mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level. Do not take Recor 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. 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. Recor 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.