TONACT Q CAPSULE is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. TONACT Q CAPSULE is a combination medicine that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels. This medicine also helps to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke.
TONACT Q CAPSULE can be taken with 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, eating a healthy low-fat diet and exercise regularly.
Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and muscle pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or dark stools as it might be symptoms of liver damage. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar level, blood pressure, and liver function while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or high blood pressure. 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.
High cholesterol is a condition where excess fats build up in the blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.TONACT Q CAPSULE helps lower harmful cholesterol levels while supporting overall heart health. It reduces bad cholesterol and prevents plaque buildup in arteries and supports energy production in heart muscles, and may reduce muscle-related side effects. This medicine helps to manage cholesterol effectively and support cardiovascular well-being.
Side effects of Tonact Q Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tonact Q
Nausea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Muscle pain
Headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Increased glucose level in blood
How to use Tonact Q Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. TONACT Q CAPSULE should be taken with or after food.
How Tonact Q Capsule works
TONACT Q CAPSULE is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Coenzyme Q10 which treat high cholesterol.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with TONACT Q CAPSULE
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
TONACT Q CAPSULE is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
TONACT Q CAPSULE may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
UNSAFE
TONACT Q CAPSULE may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of TONACT Q CAPSULE in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
TONACT Q CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Use of TONACT Q CAPSULE is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Tonact Q Capsule?
If you miss a dose of TONACT Q CAPSULE, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
TONACT Q CAPSULE should be taken with food at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Atorvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take TONACT Q CAPSULE if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
TONACT Q CAPSULE should be taken with food at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Atorvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take TONACT Q CAPSULE if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
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Therapeutic Class
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Patient concerns
Please tell me the difference of tonact tg or tonact 20. The attributes being which is lighter , better to intake.
Dr. Sasthi Narayan Chakraborty
Diabetology
Tonact tg contains two drugs atorvastatin and fenofibrate which helps to reduce ldl increase hdl cholesterol and to reduce triglyceride level whereas tonact 20 only contains atorvastatin which helps to reduce ldl and increase hdl cholesterol only.
Taking Eltroxin 75 mg for 10 yrs. High chilesterol level specially triglyceride found. I have consulted my Doctor Prescription attached.Pls suggest if any change needed.Further consivas f not available with 1 mg.Can I take tonact tg 20 instead
I had done by pass surgery 3crafts before 2 years now morning i take Clopitab a 150mg & starpress XL 25mg night I take tonact 10 mg This tablets how long I take
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Long term can change clopitab a to ecosprin 150 mg .
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References
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