Nexred Tablet (Bempedoic acid)
Nexred 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.
Nexred 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.
USES OF NEXRED TABLET
- High cholesterol
BENEFITS OF NEXRED TABLET
Nexred 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.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NEXRED TABLET
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 Nexred
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Muscle spasm
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Back pain
- Abdominal pain
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
- Pain in extremities
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Increased liver enzymes
HOW TO USE NEXRED TABLET
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. Nexred Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW NEXRED TABLET WORKS
Nexred 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.