Atormik 40mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Mikayla Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
Salt Composition
Atorvastatin (40mg)
Atormik 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart diseases.
Introduction:
Atormik 40mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use when taken as per the doctor's advice. It can 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 about the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels thereby increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
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. Atormik 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Atormik 40mg 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).
Quick Tips:
Interacting Drugs:
Introduction:
Atormik 40mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use when taken as per the doctor's advice. It can 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 about the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels thereby increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
- constipation
- flatulence
- dyspepsia
- and abdominal pain
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. Atormik 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Atormik 40mg 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).
Quick Tips:
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Atormik 40mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Atormik 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Interacting Drugs:
- Amiodarone
- Amlodipine
- Azithromycin
- Benidipine
Alcohol Warning:
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Atormik 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning:
Atormik 40mg 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 Warning:
Atormik 40mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Atormik 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning:
Atormik 40mg 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 Warning:
Atormik 40mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Atormik 40mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Mikayla Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
Salt Composition
Atorvastatin (40mg)