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Atorvastatin + Losartan is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Atorvastatin + Losartan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Atorvastatin + Losartan 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atorvastatin + Losartan is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atorvastatin + Losartan safe for pregnant women?
Atorvastatin + Losartan has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Atorvastatin + Losartan without medical advice.
Is the use of Atorvastatin + Losartan safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Atorvastatin + Losartan on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Atorvastatin + Losartan on the Kidneys?
Atorvastatin + Losartan is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Atorvastatin + Losartan on the Liver?
Side effects of Atorvastatin + Losartan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Atorvastatin + Losartan on the Heart?
Atorvastatin + Losartan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Atorvastatin + Losartan 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 Atorvastatin + Losartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atorvastatin + Losartan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Atorvastatin + Losartan has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Atorvastatin + Losartan
Taking Atorvastatin + Losartan with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atorvastatin + Losartan
Taking Atorvastatin + Losartan with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Atorvastatin + Losartan does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Atorvastatin + Losartan might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Atorvastatin + Losartan comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
No, use of Atorvastatin + Losartan does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Use Atorvastatin + Losartan as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Atorvastatin + Losartan 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
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lipitor® (Atorvastatin Calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506
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