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Atorsave D, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Atorsave D have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Atorsave D 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 Atorsave D are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Atorsave D as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Atorsave D go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Atorsave D has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Atorsave D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Atorsave D related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Atorsave D since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Atorsave D have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Atorsave D have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Atorsave D is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Atorsave D is used to treat the following -
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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atorsave D is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Atorsave D safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Atorsave D without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Atorsave D safe during breastfeeding?
Atorsave D is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atorsave D on the Kidneys?
Atorsave D is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Atorsave D on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Atorsave D on the liver.
What is the effect of Atorsave D on the Heart?
You can take Atorsave D without any fear of damage to the heart.
Atorsave D 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 Atorsave D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atorsave D habit forming or addictive?
Atorsave D does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Atorsave D
Atorsave D may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atorsave D
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Atorsave D.
Use Atorsave D as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
Atorsave D 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, Atorsave D does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Atorsave D 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.
Atorsave D works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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