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Atix is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Other than this, Atix has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Atix depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Atix also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Atix have been listed ahead. These side effects of Atix are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Atix's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Atix related warnings talks about Atix's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Atix can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Atix in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Atix contraindications section.
Besides this, Atix may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Atix is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Atix 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atix is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atix safe for pregnant women?
Atix shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Atix safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Atix on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Atix on the Kidneys?
Atix can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Atix on the Liver?
Atix can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Atix on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Atix on the heart have been reported.
Atix 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 Atix unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atix habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atix is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atix will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Atix should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Atix is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atix
Taking Atix with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atix
Taking Atix with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
