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 is used to treat the following -
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.
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Is the use of Atorec Ez safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Atorec Ez during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Atorec Ez safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Atorec Ez. Immediately discontinue Atorec Ez if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Atorec Ez on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Atorec Ez. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Atorec Ez on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Atorec Ez. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Atorec Ez on the Heart?
Atorec Ez may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Atorec Ez should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
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Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atorec Ez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atorec Ez habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Atorec Ez.
Interaction between Food and Atorec Ez
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Atorec Ez to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atorec Ez
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Atorec Ez and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Atorec Ez 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.
Atorec Ez works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
No, Atorec Ez is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Atorec Ez can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
No, use of Atorec Ez does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
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