Products

STEPTOR

BRAND NAME: STEPTOR-10/20/40 & STEPTOR-PLUS

PACKING: 1x30

INDICATED IN: In Hypercholesterolemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia

Composition

  • Atorvastatin 10/20/40mg TAB
  • Atorvastatin 10mg + Fenofibrate 160mg TAB

Mode of Action

STEPTOR -PLUS tablets is a combination of two cholesterol lowering drugs namely Atorvastatin or Fenofibrate.

Atorvastatin: Belongs to the class of drugs known as Statins. It prevents the body from making "bad" cholesterol i.e. LDL (low density lipoprotein). It works by inhibiting the HMG CoA (3-hydroxy-3methylglutaryl coenzyme A), an enzyme which is required by the liver to produce cholesterol) which slows down the production of cholesterol in the body to reduce the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries or block the blood flow to the heart, brain & other parts of the body.

Fenofibrate: Belongs to the class of drugs known as Fibrates. It lowers the blood triglyceride levels by decreasing the production of the triglyceride-carrying particle i.e. VLDL (very-low-density lipoproteins) or by accelerating the removal of triglycerides from the blood.

Benefits

Lowering the amount of cholesterol is essential to prevent the chances of heart diseases. It reduces the risk of various cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, angina etc.
Atorvastatin works by lowering the LDL production, while Fenofibrate works by decreasing the production of triglyceride in the body. Both increase the levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL) & decrease the level of “bad” cholesterol (LDL).

Usage

warnings As directed by your doctor.


warnings Along with proper diet and exercise.


warnings STEPTOR-10/20/40 & STEPTOR -PLUS tablets are to be taken with or without food.

Precautions

warnings Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with STEPTOR-10/20/40 & STEPTOR-PLUS tablets; it may cause serious damage to your kidneys, lungs, heart, and blood vessels.


warnings Pregnancy

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.


warnings Medicine

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor.


warnings Liver & Kidney

Should be used with caution in patients with liver & kidney disease.