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Atorec Asp is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Capsule. Atorec Asp also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Atorec Asp depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Atorec Asp as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Atorec Asp go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Atorec Asp has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Atorec Asp related warnings talks about Atorec Asp's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy, Bleeding, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Atorec Asp since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Atorec Asp contraindications section.
Additionally, Atorec Asp may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Atorec Asp is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Atorec Asp 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atorec Asp is used -
Severe
Moderate
Is the use of Atorec Asp safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Atorec Asp. If you are pregnant, do not take Atorec Asp without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Atorec Asp safe during breastfeeding?
Atorec Asp should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atorec Asp on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Atorec Asp. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Atorec Asp on the Liver?
Atorec Asp may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Atorec Asp on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Atorec Asp on heart. So it is not known whether taking Atorec Asp will cause side effects on heart or not.
Atorec Asp 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 Atorec Asp unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atorec Asp habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Atorec Asp has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atorec Asp will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Atorec Asp should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Atorec Asp for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atorec Asp
Taking Atorec Asp with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atorec Asp
Taking Atorec Asp with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Atorec Asp has been reported to cause diarrhea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Use Atorec Asp as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Atorec Asp should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Atorec Asp can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Atorec Asp is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
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