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Xtor, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Xtor also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Xtor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Xtor are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Xtor can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Xtor go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Xtor's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Xtor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Xtor is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Xtor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Xtor have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Xtor is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Xtor is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Xtor safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Xtor. If you are pregnant, do not take Xtor without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Xtor safe during breastfeeding?
Xtor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Xtor on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Xtor. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Xtor on the Liver?
Xtor may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Xtor on the Heart?
Xtor has very mild side effects on the heart.
Xtor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xtor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xtor habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Xtor has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Xtor does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Xtor is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Xtor in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Xtor
Taking Xtor with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xtor
Taking Xtor with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Xtor is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
No, Xtor does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Xtor might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
No, Xtor is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Xtor should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Use Xtor as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lipitor® (Atorvastatin Calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650