Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) Information

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) related warnings section.

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. The section on Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Avas Benefits & Uses
Avas Dosage & How to Take
Avas Side Effects
Avas Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Avas with Other Drugs
Avas Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Avas
Avas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) Benefits & Uses

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) Related Warnings

Is the use of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?

Avas has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Avas without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Avas on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Avas. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) on the Liver?

Avas may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) on the Heart?

Avas has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) with Other Drugs

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Colchicine

Niacin

Warfarin

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hypothyroidism
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Alcoholism
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10)

Is this Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10)

Taking Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10)

Taking Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10) with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Avas 5 Mg Tablet (10)

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Avas along with ibuprofen?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Avas can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Avas cause diabetes?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Avas does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Avas might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Avas work?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Avas works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes

Question over 5 years ago

Does Avas cause hair loss?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Avas might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Avas?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Avas comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.