Atocor 10 Tablet (10) Benefits & Uses

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Attack
High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Stroke
Blood Clotting Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease
High Triglycerides
High Lipoprotein
Heart Disease (Read More - Home remedies for heart disease)
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atocor 10 Tablet (10) is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting

Common

Headache
पेट की गैस
Pharyngitis
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Dyspepsia
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) Related Warnings

Is the use of Atocor 10 Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?

Atocor shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Atocor 10 Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?

Atocor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Atocor 10 Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Atocor. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Atocor 10 Tablet (10) on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Atocor. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Atocor only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Atocor 10 Tablet (10) on the Heart?

Side effects of Atocor rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Atocor 10 Tablet (10) with Other Drugs

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clarithromycin

Erythromycin

Itraconazole

Moderate

Diltiazem

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atocor 10 Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Trauma
Peptic Ulcer
Aplastic Anemia
Infections
Liver Disease
Bleeding
Trauma
Peptic Ulcer
Aplastic Anemia
Infections
Liver Disease
Hypothyroidism
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Alcoholism
Trauma
Hypothyroidism
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Alcoholism
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Atocor 10 Tablet (10)

Is this Atocor 10 Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Atocor 10 Tablet (10) is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Atocor 10 Tablet (10) since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atocor 10 Tablet (10)

Atocor 10 Tablet (10) may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Atocor 10 Tablet (10)

Taking Atocor 10 Tablet (10) with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 630-631

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 335-336

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