Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet 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

Age Group

Dosage

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet is used -

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)

Common

Headache
Nasopharyngitis
Diarrhoea
Increased Glucose level in the blood
Joint Swelling

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Atorvastatin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Atorvastatin as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Atorvastatin 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Atorvastatin. 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Atorvastatin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Colchicine

Niacin

Warfarin

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hypothyroidism
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Alcoholism
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet

Is this Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet

Consuming Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
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; 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; 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; 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

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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