Finate 200mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while at the same time raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL). Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Finate 200mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day with food but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat. Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine it is better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flatulence
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Back pain
• Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
• Inflammation of the nose

If you miss a dose of Finate 200mg 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.

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• Q. Q. When should Finate 200mg Tablet be taken??
  Ans: Usually, Finate 200mg Tablet is taken once daily with a meal. The initial dose of the medicine will depend on the type and age of the patient. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication and follow the instructions as provided.
• Q. Q. Does Finate 200mg Tablet raise blood pressure??
  Ans: There is no or negligible effect on blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure levels. However, Finate 200mg Tablet may lead to a decrease in blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
• Q. Q. What drugs should not be taken with Finate 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: There are few drugs like Oral Anticoagulants or blood thinners, ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medications like statins and contraceptives are contraindicated while you take Finate 200mg Tablet. Along with that, there are certain medicines which should not be taken with Finate 200mg Tablet and therefore you must give a proper history to your doctor regarding your ongoing medication. This is done to analyze the condition and provide a proper therapy and prescription which will help minimizing the side effects of the medication.
• Q. Q. Can Finate 200mg Tablet cause kidney problems??
  Ans: Finate 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Serum creatinine levels may increase with long-term usage of Finate 200mg Tablet but is completely reversible. The evidence of kidney damage with this medicine is rare still the kidney function blood test should be done regularly if there is a possibility of kidney damage. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have had any disease and all the medicines that you are taking for a better diagnosis and treatment.
• Q. Q. Can I take grapefruit juice with Finate 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, you can take Finate 200mg Tablet with grapefruit juice. The possibility of interaction of the medicine with grapefruit is unlikely as they are broken down in our body by different enzymes. However, if in doubt then limit the intake of grapefruit juice while taking Finate 200mg Tablet.

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