Bempesta Tablet
Bempedoic acid (180mg)
by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Bempesta Tablet is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, possibly leading to a heart attack or stroke. Bempesta Tablet is used in combination with other medicines that lower cholesterol levels, such as statins. It may be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day, 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 worsen. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising again and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have cholesterol levels checked regularly. Bempesta Tablet is only one part of the treatment program, which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. Eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods high in fat. The most common side effects of this medicine include respiratory tract infections, muscle spasms, back pain, pain in the shoulder, legs, or arms, stomach pain, anemia, and increased liver enzymes. Before taking it, let the doctor know if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses
- High cholesterol
Benefits
In high cholesterol
Bempesta Tablet effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart disease and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take this medication regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize its effectiveness. Keep taking it even if you feel well or until your doctor advises otherwise.
How it works
Bempesta Tablet works by blocking an enzyme (enzyme adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase) that is required to make “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) in the liver, which results in lower levels of '__'bad'__' cholesterol.
How to use
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. Bempesta Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Muscle spasm
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Back pain
- Pain in extremities
- Abdominal pain
- Increased liver enzymes
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bempesta Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Bempesta Tablet 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.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Bempesta Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Bempesta Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Bempesta Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Bempesta Tablet is recommended.
- LiverCAUTION
- Bempesta Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bempesta Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Bempesta 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.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Long-chain fatty acids
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Cardiac
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take for Bempesta Tablet to work?
In one of the studies, Bempesta Tablet has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels by 17-28% after 12 weeks.
Does Bempesta Tablet make you tired?
Tiredness and fatigue are some of the side effects of this medicine. If you feel tired along with chest pain, or rapid heartbeat, call your doctor immediately, as these could be signs of an emergency.
Does Bempesta Tablet affect the liver?
Bempesta Tablet can affect your liver, but rarely cause liver damage. In some people, this medicine may increase levels of liver enzymes which usually resolve or improve with continued therapy or after the discontinuation of the therapy.
In what cases the doctor won't prescribe Bempesta Tablet?
Your doctor won't prescribe this medicine if you have had a tendon rupture in the past. This is because tendon rupture is a possible side effect of the drug. Tendon rupture is damage to the tendons which are tissues that connect muscles to bones. Symptoms of tendon rupture may include pain, swelling, tears, and inflammation of tendons including the arm, shoulder, and back of the ankle. You have a higher risk of tendon rupture if you are 60 years or older or have kidney failure.
How should I take Bempesta Tablet?
One tablet of Bempesta Tablet is to be taken once daily with or without food for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor. However, it is advisable to always follow your doctor's instructions in taking this medicine.
What is LDL or bad cholesterol?
LDL or low-density lipoprotein is called bad cholesterol because it causes a buildup of cholesterol in the blood. This leads to blockage in the heart and is a direct cause of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.
What is HDL or good cholesterol?
HDL or high-density lipoprotein is also called good cholesterol because it carries cholesterol from your blood to your liver to be removed. This reduces the risk of heart disease.
How can I check my cholesterol level?
You can book a lipid profile test with any accredited laboratory. This test helps you monitor your total cholesterol, LDL levels, HDL levels, triglycerides, and the ratio between cholesterol and HDL. You may need to fast for a period of 10-12 hours before giving your blood sample for this test. After receiving your test report, consult a doctor to help you evaluate the test results.
What is the normal cholesterol level in a blood test?
Your total cholesterol level should be 125 to 200 mg/dL, LDL should be less than 100 mg/dL, and HDL should be 40 mg/dL or higher.
What will happen if I have high cholesterol?
If you have a high cholesterol level, it builds up on the walls of your arteries. This condition causes arteries to become narrow, and the narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the heart. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
What lifestyle changes can help improve the effectiveness of this medicine?
Along with taking Bempesta Tablet, taking a low-fat diet, exercising regularly, reducing body weight, and limiting alcohol consumption can help improve the effectiveness of this medicine and lower cholesterol levels.
How long does it take for Bempesta Tablet to work?
In one of the studies, Bempesta Tablet has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels by 17-28% after 12 weeks.
Does Bempesta Tablet make you tired?
Tiredness and fatigue are some of the side effects of this medicine. If you feel tired along with chest pain, or rapid heartbeat, call your doctor immediately, as these could be signs of an emergency.
Does Bempesta Tablet affect the liver?
Bempesta Tablet can affect your liver, but rarely cause liver damage. In some people, this medicine may increase levels of liver enzymes which usually resolve or improve with continued therapy or after the discontinuation of the therapy.
In what cases the doctor won't prescribe Bempesta Tablet?
Your doctor won't prescribe this medicine if you have had a tendon rupture in the past. This is because tendon rupture is a possible side effect of the drug. Tendon rupture is damage to the tendons which are tissues that connect muscles to bones. Symptoms of tendon rupture may include pain, swelling, tears, and inflammation of tendons including the arm, shoulder, and back of the ankle. You have a higher risk of tendon rupture if you are 60 years or older or have kidney failure.
How should I take Bempesta Tablet?
One tablet of Bempesta Tablet is to be taken once daily with or without food for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor. However, it is advisable to always follow your doctor's instructions in taking this medicine.
What is LDL or bad cholesterol?
LDL or low-density lipoprotein is called bad cholesterol because it causes a buildup of cholesterol in the blood. This leads to blockage in the heart and is a direct cause of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.
What is HDL or good cholesterol?
HDL or high-density lipoprotein is also called good cholesterol because it carries cholesterol from your blood to your liver to be removed. This reduces the risk of heart disease.
How can I check my cholesterol level?
You can book a lipid profile test with any accredited laboratory. This test helps you monitor your total cholesterol, LDL levels, HDL levels, triglycerides, and the ratio between cholesterol and HDL. You may need to fast for a period of 10-12 hours before giving your blood sample for this test. After receiving your test report, consult a doctor to help you evaluate the test results.
What is the normal cholesterol level in a blood test?
Your total cholesterol level should be 125 to 200 mg/dL, LDL should be less than 100 mg/dL, and HDL should be 40 mg/dL or higher.
What will happen if I have high cholesterol?
If you have a high cholesterol level, it builds up on the walls of your arteries. This condition causes arteries to become narrow, and the narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the heart. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
What lifestyle changes can help improve the effectiveness of this medicine?
Along with taking Bempesta Tablet, taking a low-fat diet, exercising regularly, reducing body weight, and limiting alcohol consumption can help improve the effectiveness of this medicine and lower cholesterol levels.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition
- Bempedoic acid (180mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
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