Avastatin 20mg tabs 28s is used along with a proper diet to help lower ?bad? cholesterol and fats (such as LDL,?triglycerides) and raise ?good? cholesterol (HDL) in the?blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as ?statins.? It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the?liver. Lowering ?bad? cholesterol and?triglycerides?and raising ?good? cholesterol decreases the risk of?heart disease?and helps prevent strokes and?heart attacks.In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat?diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this?medication?work better include?exercising,?losing weight?if?overweight, and stopping?smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

How to use Avastatin 20Mg Tabs 28s

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your?pharmacist before you start taking avastatin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this?medication?by?mouth?as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. It should be taken on an empty?stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, age, and other?medications?you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including?prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.