- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Dec 21, 2024
Atorlip 5mg
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Product Overview
Composition: Atorvastatin (5mg)
ATORLIP 5MG TABLET contains Atorvastatin which belongs to the group of medicines called Lipid-lowering drugs. It is used to reduce elevated high blood cholesterol levels (hyperlipidaemia) in patients when diet and lifestyle changes does not result in an adequate response. Hyperlipidaemia is a condition characterized by increased levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in the blood. If left untreated, these fat particles deposits in the blood vessels and hinders blood supply to vital organs which may lead to various problems such as heart attack or stroke.
By reducing blood cholesterol levels, ATORLIP 5MG TABLET can also prevent the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina or related health problems. ATORLIP 5MG TABLET can be used both in adults and in children (aged 10 years or above).
Along with the treatment, you must follow a cholesterol-lowering diet, lifestyle changes and regular physical activity as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. Avoid consuming alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking ATORLIP 5MG TABLET as it may make ATORLIP 5MG TABLET less effective.
Uses
- Treats high blood cholesterol levels
- Prevents the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina or related health problems
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Nausea
- Pain in extremities
- Urinary tract infection
- Abnormal liver function tests
How to use
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. Atorlip 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It works
Atorlip 5 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
What if you forget to take?
If you miss a dose of Atorlip 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses within 12 hours.
Safety Advice for Atorlip 5mg
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Atorlip 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Atorlip 5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breastfeeding
Atorlip 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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