Atorec EZ Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels.

Atorec EZ Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, eating a healthy low-fat diet and exercise regularly.

Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and muscle pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or dark stools as it might be symptoms of liver damage. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar level, and liver function while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or high blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of Atorec EZ Tablet

High cholesterol

Benefits of Atorec EZ Tablet

In High cholesterol

Atorec EZ Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.
Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Side effects of Atorec EZ Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Atorec EZ

Nausea
Muscle pain
Increased transaminase level in blood
Upper respiratory tract infection

How to use Atorec EZ Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Atorec EZ Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Atorec EZ Tablet works

Atorec EZ Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and ezetimibe. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor which prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide better reduction of cholesterol in your body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Atorec EZ Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Atorec EZ Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Atorec EZ Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Atorec EZ Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Atorec EZ Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Atorec EZ Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Atorec EZ Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Atorec EZ Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Atorec EZ Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Atorec EZ Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Atorec EZ Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Atorec EZ Tablet for the treatment of high cholesterol.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
It can be taken with or without food.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.

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Patient concerns

I am a type 2 diabetic patient with generic history Both my father & mother hv diabetis I am taking gluconorm pg1 & atorec ez since last three years But my glycolated hb levels hv gone up from 8.0 to 10.0 but blood sugar is 160 to 200 I am a construction engineer so travel a lot I can't keep strict control over my diet Please advice me remedy Thanks

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Without diet control can't do anything. So get diabetic diet chart from your diabatologist and follow it. Take medicine regularly and stay regular follow up with doctor. Do exercise regularly.

High diabetes High cholesterol

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Send reports Need to take medicineAnd what medicine are you taking alreadyA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

My parents 4.30pm 2diabetic Both of them are under medication from last 6 years I was diagnosed diabetic in 2012 & taking gluconorm pg1 with atorec ez since last 2 years But want to replace my allopathic course with ayurveda therapy Want to know which medicines for me are available in ayurveda My fasting suger is 160 &, PP suger is 190 as i am under extensive travell cant keep check on my diet This level of suger is after regular diet please suggest me ayurveda medicines

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

https://www.1mgayush.com/otc/bgr-34-tablet-otc322631take this medicine along with your treatment

High triglyceride, high cholesterol, low vitamin D

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardioAvoid biscuits namkeen bakery fruit juices

User feedback

Patients taking Atorec EZ Tablet

Once A Day

97%

Alternate Day

What are you using Atorec EZ Tablet for?

High choleste*

75%

High triglyce*

25%

*High cholesterol, High triglycerides

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

83%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Atorec EZ Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Atorec EZ Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Atorec EZ Tablet on price

Expensive

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References

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Manufacturer/Marketer address

255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2024

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