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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Vasten purchase.


Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Vasten before taking it.

What is Vasten

Lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients. It also increases high-density lipoprotein ("good") cholesterol levels. It is used along with an appropriate diet. It is also used in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to coronary heart disease. It is also used to slow blood vessel blockage and to reduce the need for medical procedures to open blocked blood vessels. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Vasten is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin." It works by reducing the production of certain fatty substances in the body, including cholesterol.

Important safety information:

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Vasten side effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
  • Diarrhea; headache; heartburn; nausea; tiredness; upper respiratory infection; vomiting.
  • Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
  • Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; confusion; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; flu-like symptoms; memory problems (eg, forgetfulness, memory loss); muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever or fatigue); red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; severe stomach or back pain (with or without nausea or vomiting); shortness of breath; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness); unusual bruising or bleeding; vision changes.

  • This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

    Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

    Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

    StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
    Zoter 60 mg Tablet $0.03
    Zoter 30mg/5mL SYR / 60ml $0.32
    ZOTER Capsule/ Tablet / 120mg (10 units) $0.59Cadila Pharmaceuticals
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    References

    1. "Pravastatin". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
    2. "Pravastatin". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0017... (accessed August 28, 2018).
    3. "Kxo2kt9n0g: the unique ingredient identifier (unii) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint fda/usp substance registration system (srs).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Dat... (accessed August 28, 2018).

    Vasten - Frequently asked Questions

    Can Vasten be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

    In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

    It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

    Who should not take Vasten?

    Some medical conditions may interact with Vasten. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

    Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vasten. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

    This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vasten may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

    How should I take Vasten?

    Use Vasten as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

    Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vasten.

    Can Vasten be taken or consumed while pregnant?

    Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

    Can Vasten be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

    Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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    Reviews

    Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Vasten, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Vasten. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

    Patient reports

    Patient reported useful

    No survey data has been collected yet


    Patient reported side effects

    No survey data has been collected yet


    Patient reported price estimates

    No survey data has been collected yet


    One patient reported frequency of use

    How often should I take Vasten?
    According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Vasten should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
    Patients%
    Twice in a day1
    100.0%


    One patient reported doses

    What is the specific doses you have used?
    Vasten May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
    Patients%
    6-10mg1
    100.0%


    Patient reported time for results

    No survey data has been collected yet


    Patient reported administration

    No survey data has been collected yet


    Two patients reported age

    Patients%
    16-291
    50.0%
    6-151
    50.0%


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    The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology