Torvastat Mr Tablet 10

Torvastat-MR Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms of angina, usually alongside other heart medicines.

Uses of Torvastat-MR Tablet are:

• Angina (Chest Pain): Helps relieve the symptoms of angina caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
• Add-On Therapy: Used together with other anti-anginal medicines for better symptom control.
• Symptom Relief: Helps ease symptoms of angina.

Here's how you should take Torvastat-MR Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Avoid chewing or crushing it.

• Take your medicine during meals, in the morning and evening.

• Do not exceed the recommended dose without consulting your doctor.

• Do not abruptly stop taking this medicine. If you need to stop, always consult your doctor first.

• Remember to take your medicine at the same time each day to maintain consistent levels in your body.

Torvastat-MR Tablet is taken orally.

Torvastat-MR Tablet contains trimetazidine (35 mg), which impacts your body in the following ways:

• Metabolic Shift: Trimetazidine shifts the heart's energy metabolism from fatty acid oxidation to glucose oxidation. In simpler terms, it changes the source of energy that your heart cells use. This helps prevent a decrease in energy within the cells.

• Maintains Heart Function: Trimetazidine optimises heart metabolism, which improves the balance between the oxygen supply and demand of your heart. This results in improved function of the heart, especially under conditions where oxygen supply is reduced, such as in angina.

• Store Torvastat-MR Tablet in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Maintain an ideal storage temperature below 25°C.

• Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.

• Do ensure to utilise the medicine before its expiry date.

• Include foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as fish and walnuts in your diet. They support heart health by managing cholesterol levels and reducing inflammation, which is beneficial for angina patients.

• Engage in gentle physical activities like walking or cycling, as advised by your doctor. Regular exercise helps to maintain a healthy heart by improving blood circulation.