Atorica 20 Tablet- 15
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Manufactured By Aprica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Composition Atorvastatin (20mg)
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Atorica 20 Tablet- 15 belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Uses / Indications:
High cholesterol, Prevention of Heart attack
Interactions / Warnings:
Taking Atorvastatin with alcohol may increase the risk of liver damage.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Your total cholesterol is made up of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol as it can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Triglycerides also are harmful fats found in your blood.
Q: Is Atorica used for lowering cholesterol?
A: Atorica belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. It is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, Atorica can also be used to reduce such risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal. You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.
Q: Is Atorica diuretic?
A: Atorica is not a diuretic. It is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q: Is Atorica better than simvastatin and pravastatin?
A: Atorica, simvastatin, and pravastatin belong to the same category of medications with similar action and similar side effects, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.
Q: Can the use of Atorica cause diabetes?
A: Diabetes has not been reported as a side effect of Atorica. However, it may increase your blood sugar levels. So, it is very important that you monitor your blood sugar levels regularly if you are taking Atorica. Also, share with your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus and you are advised to take Atorica as your doctor will monitor you while you are taking this medicine.
Q: Can Atorica lower the level of triglycerides?
A: Atorica belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. Atorica is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed.
Q: Does Atorica cause weight loss?
A: Atorica has not been reported to cause weight loss. However, weight gain has been reported as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss while you are taking Atorica.
Q: Does Atorica cause erectile dysfunction?
A: Atorica can cause erectile dysfunction although this side effect is not very clear. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction while you are taking Atorica.
Q: Does Atorica cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a common side effect of Atorica. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Atorica as the dose of your medicine may need to be changed.
Q: Does Atorica cause memory loss?
A: Loss of memory is an uncommon side effect of Atorica, which may affect up to 1 in 100 people. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of memory loss after taking Atorica.
Q: Does Atorica cause frequent urination?
A: Atorica has not been reported to cause frequent urination. Please consult your doctor if you experience increased urinary frequency after taking Atorica.
Q: Does Atorica cause high blood pressure?
A: Atorica has not been reported to cause high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of high blood pressure while taking Atorica.
Q: Is Atorica a blood thinner?
A: Atorica is not a blood thinner. Atorica is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q: Is Atorica safe to take?
A: Atorica is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Atorica a beta blocker?
A: Atorica is not a beta blocker. Atorica is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q: Is Atorica a controlled substance?
A: Atorica is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). Controlled substances are drugs that are strictly regulated to reduce the risk of abuse and illegal distribution. To determine the level of restriction placed on a particular controlled substance, five different categories (or
Q: Is Atorica an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
A: Atorica is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Atorica is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q: Can I take Atorica with metformin?
A: Atorica can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Atorica with ibuprofen?
A: Atorica can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Atorica with milk?
A: No information is available for the use of Atorica with milk. However, it can be taken any time of the day, with or without food. Please consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take Atorica with fenofibrate?
A: Both fenofibrate and Atorica have similar effects and they may increase the effects of each other. Fenofibrate may also increase side effects like risk for rhabdomyolysis (condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly). Monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Atorica with levothyroxine?
A: Atorica can be taken with levothyroxine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Atorica with amlodipine?
A: Atorica can be taken with amlodipine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Atorica with erythromycin?
A: Erythromycin can increase the level or effect of Atorica by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy). So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Atorica with metronidazole?
A: Metronidazole can increase the level or effect of Atorica by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy) with Atorica. So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Atorica with clarithromycin?
A: Clarithromycin can increase the level or effect of Atorica by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy) with Atorica. So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Atorica cause gas?
A: Flatulence (gas or wind) is one of the common side effects associated with the use of Atorica. If you have any such symptom while taking the drug, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Atorica lower blood pressure?
A: Atorica is a lipid-lowering drug used in the treatment of increased cholesterol levels and for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. However, a meta-analysis of different clinical trial shows that Atorica has a small blood pressure lowering effect.
Q: Does Atorica affect the liver?
A: Atorica is associated rarely with hepatobiliary disorders. Its use is also linked with abnormal liver function test and hence a periodic test of the liver functions is recommended.
Q: Does Atorica cause itching?
A: Atorica use has been associated with urticaria (itching) and skin rash. If you experience any such symptom while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Atorica thin blood?
A: Atorica is not a blood-thinner. It is a lipid-lowering agent and acts by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase enzyme.
Q: What is Atorica?
A: Atorica is a lipid-lowering drug which belongs to group of medications called statins (lipid-lowering agents) or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. It acts by blocking the enzyme HMG CoA reductase and formation of cholesterol, thus, lowering the blood lipid levels.
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