Description
Symtor 20 MG Capsule is used to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Along with taking this medicine, a change in diet and regular exercise is recommended. The medicine helps in reducing the long-term cardiovascular risks such as stroke, heart attacks, chest pain etc.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Symtor 20 MG Capsule
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Symtor 20 MG Capsule
- Cough
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Diarrhea
- Impaired liver function
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Runny Nose
- Difficulty in breathing
- Insomnia
Uses of Symtor 20 MG Capsule
What is it prescribed for?
- Primary Hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)
- Mixed Dyslipidemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect can be observed within 3 to 5 days of administration.
- Duration of effectThe medicine remains active in the body for 3 to 4 days after onset of action.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendencies were reported
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.
Liver disease
Symtor 20 MG Capsule is not recommended for use in patients with active liver disease indicated by high levels of Transaminase in the body.
Allergy
Symtor 20 MG Capsule is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to this medicine.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.
General warnings
Cognitive impairment
Symtor 20 MG Capsule may cause forgetfulness, memory loss, and confusion in some patients. These symptoms usually disappear gradually once the use of the medicine is discontinued.
Increase in blood sugar levels
Symtor 20 MG Capsule may cause an increase in the blood glucose levels along with an increase in the Glycated Hemoglobin levels. It is recommended to closely monitor the blood glucose levels. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Muscle degradation in elderly
Symtor 20 MG Capsule may cause muscle breakdown along with symptoms such as severe tiredness and weakness, especially in the elderly patients. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Heavy alcohol consumption
Symtor 20 MG Capsule may cause liver and kidney related problems if you consume alcohol very frequently in large quantities while on treatment with this medicine.
Liver impairment
Symtor 20 MG Capsule may cause moderate to severe liver impairment. The risk of fatal liver failure is very high in patients with an active liver disease.
Rhabdomyolysis
Symtor 20 MG Capsule may cause a fatal condition where the muscles in the body are degraded and substances are released into the blood which could damage the kidneys as well.
Stroke
Symtor 20 MG Capsule may cause damaging side effects if you have had a stroke in recent times or are recovering from it. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered in such cases under your doctor's supervision.
Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose
It is recommended to discontinue the medication and contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Azithromycin
Atazanavir
Cyclosporine
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
Symtor 20 MG Capsule should be used with extreme caution in patients with an active liver disease. The dosage has to be suitably adjusted and clinical monitoring of liver function is necessary. It is recommended to discontinue the medicine if the liver function is abnormal even after reducing the dosage.
Rhabdomyolysis
Any incidence of a muscle disorder either previous or active should be reported to the doctor. The dosage needs to be very carefully adjusted in such cases. Clinical monitoring may be required in some cases. Any symptoms like muscle pain, weakness should be reported especially if it is accompanied by fever and unease.
Cognitive Impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with cognitive impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the patient for any changes in mood or behavior is recommended. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Diabetes
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus due to the increased risk of altered blood sugar levels. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended while taking Symtor 20 MG Capsule. Signs and symptoms like muscle pain and weakness, fever, and chills, swelling of joints, skin rash, nausea, vomiting should be reported to the doctor.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Symtor 20 MG Capsule should be taken as instructed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be more or less than prescribed and the duration should be as instructed by the doctor. Any instance of side effect should be reported to the doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Symtor 20 MG Capsule is a drug that acts on an enzyme responsible for the production of cholesterol in the blood. Thus, the level of cholesterol produced in the blood gets reduced over time.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Statins
Schedule
Schedule H
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