M.R.P.: Rs.61.19
What is ATOREC 10MG?
- ATOREC 10MG contains called Atorvastatin which belongs to the group of medicines known as statins
What ATOREC 10MG is used for?
- It is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and life style changes on their own have failed
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Talk to your doctor before taking ATOREC 10MG, if you
- are allergic to Atorvastatin or any other ingredients to this medicine
- have or have ever had a disease which affects the liver/kidney problems
- have had any unexplained abnormal blood tests for liver function
- are a woman able to have children and not using reliable contraception
- have had a previous stroke with bleeding into the brain, or have small pockets of fluid in the brain from previous strokes
- have an under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
- have had repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains, a personal history or family history of muscle problems
- regularly drink a large amount of alcohol
- are older than 70 years
- have severe respiratory failure
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, or if you are planning to become pregnant or breast feeding
- Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine
- Normally this medicine does not affect your ability to drive or operate machines
Tell your doctor if you are taking
- medicines used to alter the way your immune system works, e.g. ciclosporin
- certain antibiotics or antifungal medicines e.g. erythromycin, clarithromycin
- other medicines to regulate lipid levels, e.g. gemfibrozil, other fibrates, colestipol
- some calcium channel blockers used for angina or high blood pressure
- medicines used in the treatment of HIV e.g. ritonavir, lopinavir
- some medicines used in the treatment of hepatitis c e.g. telaprevir
- other medicines known to interact with atorvastatin include ezetimibe (which lowers cholesterol)
- warfarin (which reduces blood clotting)
- oral contraceptives
- stiripentol (an anti-convulsant for epilepsy)
- cimetidine (used for heartburn and peptic ulcers)
- phenazone (a painkiller)
- colchicines (used to treat gout)
- antacids (indigestion products containing aluminium or magnesium)
- boceprevir (for treatment of liver disease as hepatitis c)
- medicines obtained without a prescription such as St john’s wort(herbal medicine)
- oral fusidic acid to treat a bacterial infection
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- The recommended starting dose of Atorvastatin is 10 mg once a day in adults and children aged 10 years or older
- The maximum dose is 80 mg once daily for adults and 20 mg once daily for children
- It should be swallowed whole with a drink of water, and can be taken at any time of day, with or without food
If you take more ATOREC 10MG
- If you accidently take too many ATOREC 10MG tablets (more than your usual daily dose), contact your doctor or nearest hospital for advice
If you forget to take ATOREC 10MG
- If you forget to take a dose, just take your next scheduled dose at the correct time
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking ATOREC 10MG
- Do not stop taking this medicine before consulting your doctor
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- serious allergic reaction which causes swelling of face, tongue and throat that can cause great difficulty in breathing
- serious illness with severe peeling and swelling of the skin, blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes, genitals and fever
- skin rash with pink-red blotches especially on palms of hands or soles of feet which may blister
- muscle weakness, tenderness or pain
- unexpected or unusual bleeding or bruising
- inflammation of the nasal passages, pain in the throat, nose bleed
- increases in blood sugar levels (if you have diabetes continue careful monitoring of your blood sugar levels), increase in blood creatine kinase
- headache, nausea, constipation, wind, indigestion, diarrhoea
- joint or neck or muscle or back pain
- blood test results that show your liver function can become abnormal
- anorexia (loss of appetite), weight gain, decreases in blood sugar levels
- having nightmares, insomnia
- dizziness, numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes, reductions of sensation to pain or touch, change in sense of taste, loss of memory
- blurred vision
- ringing in the ears and/or head
- vomiting, belching, abdominal pain upper and lower, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas leading to stomach pain)
- hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- rash, skin rash and itching, hives, hair loss
- fatigue, weakness, chest pain, swelling especially in the ankles (oedema), raised temperature
- urine tests that are positive for white blood cells
- visual disturbance
- cholestasis (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
- tendon injury
- hearing loss
- gynaecomastia (breast enlargement in men)
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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