Atoromed 40mg Tablet
strip of 15.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Medliva Lifesciences
Salt Composition
Atorvastatin (40mg)
Atoromed 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:
Atoromed 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
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. Atoromed 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Atoromed 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:
Atoromed 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
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. Atoromed 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Atoromed 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 experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Take it with food if you experience diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly if you are diabetic.
Interacting Drugs:
- Amiodarone
- Amlodipine
- Azithromycin
- Benidipine
Alcohol Warning:
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Atoromed 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning:
Atoromed 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:
Atoromed 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 Atoromed 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning:
Atoromed 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:
Atoromed 40mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Atoromed 40mg Tablet
strip of 15.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Medliva Lifesciences
Salt Composition
Atorvastatin (40mg)