Introduction of Acipicap Capsule
Acipicap 250 mg Capsule is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while at the same time raising "good" cholesterol (HDL). It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be used after making lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, regular exercise, and smoking cessation. Do not stop this medicine without consulting your doctor. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and flushing may be seen as side effects with this medicine. This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Uses of Acipicap Capsule
High cholesterol
Acipicap Capsule side effects
Common
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Rash
How to use Acipicap Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acipicap 250 mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Acipicap Capsule works
Acipimox is a niacin derivative that acts by reducing high levels of fats called triglycerides in blood.
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Acipicap Capsule related warnings
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acipicap 250 mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acipicap 250 mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acipicap 250 mg Capsule during lactation is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Acipicap 250 mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acipicap 250 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acipicap 250 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
use of Acipicap 250 mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Acipicap 250 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acipicap 250 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
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