Brillo Tablet (Bempedoic acid)

Brillo 180mg 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.

Brillo 180mg 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. Brillo 180mg 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, increased liver enzymes, and bronchitis. 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 OF BRILLO TABLET

• High cholesterol

BENEFITS OF BRILLO TABLET

In High cholesterol

Brillo 180mg 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 BRILLO 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 Brillo

• 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 BRILLO 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. Brillo 180mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW BRILLO TABLET WORKS

Brillo 180mg 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.