Mactor 20 Tablet

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Mactor 20 Tablet

10 Tablet in 1 Strip
₹ 90
10 TABLET | 1 Strip
₹ 90
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Mactor 20 Tablet Information

Mactor 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Mactor 20 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mactor 20 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Mactor 20 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Mactor 20 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mactor 20 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Mactor 20 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Mactor 20 Tablet related warnings talks about Mactor 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Mactor 20 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Mactor 20 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Mactor 20 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Mactor 20 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Mactor 20 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Mactor 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Mactor 20 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
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Mactor 20 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mactor 20 Tablet is used -

Moderate

  • Memory problems

Mild

Common

  • Headache
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Diarrhoea
  • Increased Glucose level in the blood
  • Joint Swelling

Mactor 20 Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Mactor 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Mactor has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Mactor without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Mactor 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Mactor for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Mactor 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?


    There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Mactor. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Mactor 20 Tablet on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Mactor. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Mactor 20 Tablet on the Heart?


    Mactor is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Mactor 20 Tablet with Other Drugs

Mactor 20 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Mactor 20 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mactor 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Mactor 20 Tablet

  • Is this Mactor 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Mactor 20 Tablet is addictive.

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


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mactor 20 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Mactor 20 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, the use of Mactor 20 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Mactor 20 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Mactor 20 Tablet


    Some foods when eaten with Mactor 20 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Mactor 20 Tablet


    Consumption of alcohol and Mactor 20 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

    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

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