Oscar 20mg Tablet

Oscar 20mg Tablet, made by Scotman Pharmaceuticals, is a statin that lowers cholesterol. Its active ingredient is Atorvastatin 20mg, and it is used for high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and prevention of heart attack and stroke. Pack size: 10 tablets.

Uses of Oscar 20mg Tablet

Oscar 20mg Tablet is used together with a healthy diet to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Doctors also prescribe it to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease, diabetes or other risk factors.

How Oscar 20mg Tablet works

Atorvastatin blocks HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme the liver uses to make cholesterol. As a result the liver clears more LDL cholesterol from the blood.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Oscar 20mg Tablet include:

• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Stomach pain or constipation
• Nausea
• Dizziness

Tell your doctor straight away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially with fever or dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Precautions and warnings

• It must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, an underactive thyroid, or drink a lot of alcohol.
• Some medicines increase the risk of muscle problems with statins, so tell your doctor what else you take.
• Your doctor may check your cholesterol and liver tests from time to time.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Oscar 20mg Tablet online in Pakistan

Order Oscar 20mg Tablet from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Atorvastatin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.