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Atorday is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. The alternative uses of Atorday have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Atorday depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Atorday are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Atorday have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Atorday normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Atorday's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Atorday's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Atorday can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Atorday in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other contraindications of Atorday have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Atorday may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Atorday is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Atorday 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 Atorday is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atorday safe for pregnant women?
Atorday can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Atorday safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Atorday for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Atorday on the Kidneys?
Atorday may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Atorday on the Liver?
Atorday 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 Atorday on the Heart?
Atorday is rarely harmful for the heart.
Atorday 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 Atorday unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atorday habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atorday is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atorday will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Atorday should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Atorday in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Atorday
Atorday may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atorday
Taking Atorday with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Atorday should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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.
Yes, Atorday can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Atorday might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
Atorday 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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