Atorec Ez Information
Atorec Ez is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Atorec Ez also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Atorec Ez depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Atorec Ez also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Atorec Ez as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Atorec Ez normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Atorec Ez's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Atorec Ez related warnings talks about Atorec Ez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Atorec Ez can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Atorec Ez in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Some other conditions that can be affected by Atorec Ez are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Atorec Ez may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Atorec Ez is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Atorec Ez Benefits & Uses
Atorec Ez is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Atorec Ez 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
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Atorec Ez Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atorec Ez is used -
Severe
- Pancreatic inflammation
- Angioedema
Moderate
- Memory problems
Mild
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea or vomiting
- Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
- पेट की गैस
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Sinus inflammation
- Infection
- Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
- Pharyngitis
- Fatigue
- Cough
Common
- Headache
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhoea
- Increased Glucose level in the blood
- Joint Swelling
- Joint aches
- Limb Pain
- Respiratory tract infection
Atorec Ez Related Warnings
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Is the use of Atorec Ez safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Atorec Ez for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
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Is the use of Atorec Ez safe during breastfeeding?
Atorec Ez can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
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What is the effect of Atorec Ez on the Kidneys?
Atorec Ez 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.
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What is the effect of Atorec Ez on the Liver?
Atorec Ez 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.
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What is the effect of Atorec Ez on the Heart?
Atorec Ez has very mild side effects on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Atorec Ez with Other Drugs
Atorec Ez should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Atorec Ez Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atorec Ez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Hypothyroidism
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Alcoholism
- Trauma
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Atorec Ez
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Is this Atorec Ez habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atorec Ez is addictive.
Atorec Ez Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Atorec Ez
When consumed with certain foods, Atorec Ez may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Atorec Ez
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atorec Ez with alcohol will be.
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