Ator 20 mg ( Atorvastatin ) 10 film-coated tablets

Description

Ator 20 MG Tablet is used to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Along with taking this medicine, a change in diet and regular exercise is recommended. The medicine helps in reducing the long-term cardiovascular risks such as stroke, heart attacks, chest pain etc.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ator 20 MG Tablet
Cough
Difficulty in swallowing
Diarrhea
Impaired liver function
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Runny Nose
Difficulty in breathing
Insomnia

Uses of Ator 20 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Primary Hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)
Ator 20 MG Tablet is used in the lowering of abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood.
Mixed Dyslipidemia
Ator 20 MG Tablet is used to reduce high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood (main constituents of body fat in humans and other animals, as well as vegetable fat). It also increases the levels of high density cholesterol.
Hypertriglyceridemia
Ator 20 MG Tablet is used in the lowering of triglycerides in the blood.
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Ator 20 MG Tablet is also used in the management of blood cholesterol and lipid levels in cases where the condition is inherited.
Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Ator 20 MG Tablet is used in the prevention of stroke and heart attack if you are at risk due to conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease etc. It is also used in people who don't have an active disease but are exposed to multiple risk factors like smoking, age, family history of occurrence etc.

Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect can be observed within 3 to 5 days of administration.
How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The medicine remains active in the body for 3 to 4 days after onset of action.
Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendencies were reported
Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant.
Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.

When not to use?

Liver disease
Ator 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with active liver disease indicated by high levels of Transaminase in the body.
Allergy
Ator 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.

General warnings
Cognitive impairment
Ator 20 MG Tablet may cause forgetfulness, memory loss, and confusion in some patients. These symptoms usually disappear gradually once the use of the medicine is discontinued.
Increase in blood sugar levels
Ator 20 MG Tablet may cause an increase in the blood glucose levels along with an increase in the Glycated Hemoglobin levels. It is recommended to closely monitor the blood glucose levels. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Muscle degradation in elderly
Ator 20 MG Tablet may cause muscle breakdown along with symptoms such as severe tiredness and weakness, especially in the elderly patients. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Heavy alcohol consumption
Ator 20 MG Tablet may cause liver and kidney related problems if you consume alcohol very frequently in large quantities while on treatment with this medicine.
Liver impairment
Ator 20 MG Tablet may cause moderate to severe liver impairment. The risk of fatal liver failure is very high in patients with an active liver disease.
Rhabdomyolysis
Ator 20 MG Tablet may cause a fatal condition where the muscles in the body are degraded and substances are released into the blood which could damage the kidneys as well.
Stroke
Ator 20 MG Tablet may cause damaging side effects if you have had a stroke in recent times or are recovering from it. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered in such cases under your doctor's supervision.

Dosage
Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose
It is recommended to discontinue the medication and contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Azithromycin
Atazanavir
Cyclosporine

Disease interactions
Liver Disease
Ator 20 MG Tablet should be used with extreme caution in patients with an active liver disease. The dosage has to be suitably adjusted and clinical monitoring of liver function is necessary. It is recommended to discontinue the medicine if the liver function is abnormal even after reducing the dosage.
Rhabdomyolysis
Any incidence of a muscle disorder either previous or active should be reported to the doctor. The dosage needs to be very carefully adjusted in such cases. Clinical monitoring may be required in some cases. Any symptoms like muscle pain, weakness should be reported especially if it is accompanied by fever and unease.
Cognitive Impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with cognitive impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the patient for any changes in mood or behavior is recommended. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Diabetes
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus due to the increased risk of altered blood sugar levels. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended while taking Ator 20 MG Tablet. Signs and symptoms like muscle pain and weakness, fever, and chills, swelling of joints, skin rash, nausea, vomiting should be reported to the doctor.

Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Ator 20 MG Tablet should be taken as instructed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be more or less than prescribed and the duration should be as instructed by the doctor. Any instance of side effect should be reported to the doctor.

Other details

Miscelleneous
Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
To be taken as instructed by doctor
Does not cause sleepiness
How it works
Ator 20 MG Tablet is a drug that acts on an enzyme responsible for the production of cholesterol in the blood. Thus, the level of cholesterol produced in the blood gets reduced over time.

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