• Zivast L Forte 10 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat high blood pressure with high cholesterol levels
• Lowering the blood pressure helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke
• Zivast L Forte 10 mg/50 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food
• You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor
• Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it
• The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for
• Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better
• You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.
• Nausea, taste change, constipation, and stomach pain are some common side effects of this medicine
• It may also cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you
• Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away
• It is advised to avoid potassium rich food while taking this medicine
• You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while taking this medicine.
• Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it
• You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of Zivast L Forte 10 mg/50 mg Tablet

• In High blood pressure with high cholesterol Zivast L Forte 10 mg/50 mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body
• It also effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body
• Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and managing the blood pressure reduces the risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems in future
• This helps you remain healthier for longer
• You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well
• Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine
• Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Zivast L Forte 10 mg/50 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Zivast L Forte 10 mg/50 mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Taste change
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Weakness
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Increased liver enzymes