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Atoroll is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Other than this, Atoroll has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Atoroll. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Atoroll include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Atoroll can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Atoroll are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atoroll is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Atoroll's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Atoroll is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Atoroll have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Atoroll have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Atoroll is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Atoroll is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Atoroll safe for pregnant women?
Atoroll should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Atoroll safe during breastfeeding?
Atoroll may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atoroll on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Atoroll. 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 Atoroll on the Liver?
Atoroll 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 Atoroll on the Heart?
Atoroll may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Atoroll 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 Atoroll unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atoroll habit forming or addictive?
Atoroll does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atoroll will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Atoroll only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Atoroll cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Atoroll
Some foods when eaten with Atoroll can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atoroll
Consuming Atoroll with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Atoroll 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, Atoroll should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Atoroll 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.
No, use of Atoroll does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Atoroll 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638
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