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Atorday 20 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Atorday 20 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Atorday 20 Mg Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Atorday 20 Mg Tablet include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Atorday 20 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Atorday 20 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atorday 20 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Atorday 20 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Atorday 20 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Atorday 20 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Atorday 20 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Atorday 20 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Atorday 20 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Atorday 20 Mg Tablet 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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Is the use of Atorday 20 Mg Tablet 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 20 Mg Tablet 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 20 Mg Tablet 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 20 Mg Tablet 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 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Atorday is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atorday 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atorday 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atorday 20 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atorday 20 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Atorday 20 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Atorday 20 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Atorday 20 Mg Tablet
Atorday 20 Mg Tablet 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 20 Mg Tablet
Taking Atorday 20 Mg Tablet 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.
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