Lotin 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Lotin Tablet is used to lower blood cholesterol. It contains lovastatin as the active substance. Lotin Tablet is used to treat increased levels of cholesterol in combination with dietary modifications.

This medicine works by decreasing the formation of cholesterol in the body. Take Lotin Tablet in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of Lotin Tablet, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Lotin Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Lotin Tablet works by preventing the action of a chemical called HMG-CoA reductase. This chemical is essential for cholesterol formation. Thus, Lotin Tablet lowers total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) also known as bad cholesterol. It also increases the levels of good cholesterol known as high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C).

Directions for Use

• Lotin Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Take it as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
• It should preferably be taken with meals.
• Do not chew, cut, or break the medicine.
• It would be best if you take it at a fixed time every day.
• Do not consume more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Lotin 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets during pregnancy?

Lotin Tablet is contraindicated for use during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Lotin 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets while breastfeeding?

It is not known if Lotin Tablet passes into human breast milk. Women taking this medicine should not breastfeed.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Lotin 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets?

Lotin Tablet has no effect on the driving ability. However, if you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lotin 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets?

No, alcohol should not be consumed while you are taking Lotin Tablet.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are taking any other medicines for treating any health condition.
• You are elderly (above 70 years of age).
• You have kidney or liver disease.
• You have a thyroid disorder called uncontrolled hypothyroidism.
• You have a personal or familial history of hereditary muscular disorders.
• You have a previous history of muscular toxicity with a statin or fibrate.
• You are known to abuse alcohol.
• You experience muscle pain, weakness, or cramps during treatment with this medicine.
• You experience symptoms like difficulty breathing, dry cough, and deterioration in general health (tiredness, weight loss, and fever).
• You have high blood pressure or diabetes.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to lovastatin or any other ingredients of Lotin Tablet.
• If you have liver disease and your liver tests are abnormal.
• If you are being treated with medicines for fungal infections (itraconazole, ketoconazole), HIV/AIDS (atazanavir, delavirdine), bacterial infections (erythromycin), or depression (nefazodone). If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you have a condition called myopathy.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Rashes

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Lotin Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• The risk of myopathy may be increased when Lotin Tablet is used together with medicines for treating fungal infections (itraconazole, ketoconazole), bacterial infections (erythromycin), HIV/AIDS (indinavir, delavirdine), and depression (nefazodone), and hence, concomitant use should be avoided.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines like cyclosporine (used to stop the rejection of organs after a transplant), verapamil (used to treat high blood pressure and control heart-related chest pain), gemfibrozil (used to reduce the amount of cholesterol and other fatty substances), and niacin (used to treat vitamin B deficiency).
• The risk of myopathy and breakdown of muscle tissue is increased by concomitant administration of danazol (used to treat endometriosis), and fusidic acid (used to treat bacterial infections) with Lotin Tablet.
• When this medicine and coumarin anticoagulants (warfarin) are given concomitantly, blood clotting time may be increased.

Interactions with food items

Large quantities of grapefruit juice should not be consumed during treatment with Lotin Tablet.

Storage and disposal

• Store Lotin Tablet below 30 °C in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Lotin Tablet used for?

Lotin Tablet is used for the treatment of increased levels of cholesterol (total and LDL cholesterol) in combination with dietary modifications in patients where diet and other non-medicine involving measures alone have proven insufficient.

How to take Lotin Tablet?

• Lotin Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Take it as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
• It should preferably be taken with meals.
• Do not chew, cut, or break the medicine.
• It would be best if you take it at a fixed time every day.
• Do not consume more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.