ATORVA 10 mg tablets

Atorva 10 mg tablets Use of the drug Atorva to treat high levels of cholesterol in the body by inhibiting the action of liver enzymes responsible for producing cholesterol in the blood. Increased cholesterol in the body causes many health damages, as a large number of people suffer from it, which results from poor nutrition. Active ingredient: Atorvastatin Indications: - Used to treat high cholesterol in the blood. - Prevention of heart attacks and angina. - Treatment of arterial and vascular constriction. - Prevention of strokes. - Treatment of hereditary high cholesterol. - Treatment of high blood fats. - Treatment of high triglycerides in the blood. The dispensing of this medication requires a prescription. How Atorvastatin works: Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug belonging to the "statin" class. Statins work to lower blood cholesterol levels by preventing the reduction of the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA), which is essential for cholesterol production in the liver. The decrease in liver cholesterol stimulates an increase in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, which increases the liver's absorption of LDL and reduces LDL levels in the blood. Medical uses of Atorva 10 mg tablets: It is used to lower fats known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes fail to achieve the desired result. Cholesterol is a natural substance in the body necessary for normal growth. However, if there is too much cholesterol in the blood, it can accumulate on the walls of blood vessels, increasing the risk of blood clots and heart diseases. Elevated cholesterol levels are one of the most common causes of heart diseases. If you are at increased risk of heart disease, it can also be used to reduce these risks even if your cholesterol levels are normal. You should maintain a suitable diet to lower cholesterol during treatment. How to use Atorva 10 mg tablets: The usual starting dose of Atorvastatin is 10 mg once daily for adults and children aged 10 years or older. The dose may be increased if necessary by your doctor to reach the target. Take Atorvastatin tablets whole with water, with or without food. You can take Atorvastatin tablets at any time of the day, but the most common instructions are to take cholesterol-lowering medications at night, as it is believed that cholesterol production is higher at night. Dose adjustments may be made in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than the prescribed dose, talk to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the missed one. Side effects of Atorva 10 mg tablets: Warnings and precautions while using Atorva 10 mg tablets: Do not take Atorvastatin if: - You are allergic to Atorvastatin or any other components of this medicine. - You have or have had a liver disease. - You have abnormal liver function tests. - You are a woman capable of pregnancy and not using contraception. - You are pregnant or trying to conceive. - You are breastfeeding. - You are using a combination of Glicaprevir / Pibrentasvir for hepatitis C. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Atorvastatin if: - You have severe respiratory failure. - You are taking or have taken in the past seven days a medication called Fosfomycin (for bacterial infections) orally or by injection. Combining Fosfomycin and Atorvastatin can cause serious muscle problems. - You have had a previous stroke with bleeding in the brain, or have small pockets of fluid in the brain from previous strokes. - You have kidney problems. - You have hypothyroidism. Although the following side effects are not common for everyone, some patients may experience: - Nasal congestion, sore throat, nosebleeds - Allergic reactions - Increases in blood sugar levels - Headache - Nausea, constipation, gas, indigestion, diarrhea - Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain - Blood test results showing that liver functions can become abnormal - Rash, skin itching, hives, hair loss - Neck pain and muscle fatigue - Fatigue, feeling unwell, weakness, chest pain, swelling especially in the ankles (edema), fever - Muscle weakness, tenderness, pain, rupture. Ron-Co Q10 capsules may help reduce muscle pain. Use of Atorva 10 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a child, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.