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Tonact, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. Tonact also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tonact. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Tonact include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Tonact have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Tonact go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Tonact's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tonact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tonact can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tonact in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tonact are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Tonact with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Tonact is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Tonact 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Tonact safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tonact. If you are pregnant, do not take Tonact without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tonact safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Tonact for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tonact on the Kidneys?
Tonact 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.
What is the effect of Tonact on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Tonact. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Tonact on the Heart?
Side effects of Tonact rarely affect the heart.
Tonact 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 Tonact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tonact habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tonact is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tonact does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Tonact is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tonact is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tonact
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Tonact to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tonact
Taking Tonact with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Tonact 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
Yes, Tonact 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.
No, Tonact 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.
Tonact 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.
No, use of Tonact does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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