XANTOR

Xantor belongs to a class of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.” Xantor lowers “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglyceride levels in the blood while boosting “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.
Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Xantor is used in the following conditions:

Lowering the cholesterol and lipoprotein levels in the body
Reduce the high levels of cholesterol in the blood
Reduce the risk of heart diseases

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Xantor in people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity to any Component of this Medication
Active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations in Hepatic Transaminase Levels

Side Effects

Xantor may have the following side effects:

Joint pain (arthralgia)
Pain in limbs
Constipation
Liver enzyme increase
Gas formation
Headache
Indigestion
Alanine aminotransferase increase
Common cold (nasopharyngitis)
Nausea
Joint swelling
Low platelet count
Increased blood creatine kinase levels
Allergic reactions
Insomnia
Nose bleeding (epistaxis)
Pain related pharynx and the larynx (pharyngolaryngeal pain)
Musculoskeletal pain
Abnormal liver function test
Urinary tract infection
Diarrhea
Back pain
High blood sugar level
Muscle pain
Muscle cramps

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Muscle weakness
Thyroid problem
Kidney problems
High alcohol consumption
Liver disease
Diabetes
Muscle ache
Seizures

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Xantor may interact with the following medicines:

Clarithromycin
Combination of Protease Inhibitors
Cyclosporine
Digoxin
Itraconazole
Rifampin or other Inducers of Cytochrome P450 3A4

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Rifampin
Oral-contraceptives
Ezetimibe
Digoxin
Itraconazole
Colchicine
Warfarin
Protease Inhibitor
Niacin
Colestipol
Clarithromycin

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Xentor