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Uses of Atorzap Tablet

Atorzap 10 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.

Atorzap Tablet side effects

Common
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Feeling sick
  • Muscle pain
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Increased glucose level in blood

How to use Atorzap 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. Atorzap 10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Atorzap Tablet works

Atorzap 10 mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Atorzap Tablet related warnings

Alcohol
CAUTION
Taking Atorvastatin with alcohol may increase the risk of liver damage.
Pregnancy
CAUTION
Atorzap 10 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Atorzap 10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Atorzap 10 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE
Atorzap 10 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Atorzap 10 mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Atorzap 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Atorzap 10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Atorzap 10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you miss a dose of Atorzap Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Atorzap 10 mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Expert Advice

  • Atorzap 10 mg Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). Take it along with regular exercise and low-fat diet.
  • It also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • In general, Atorzap 10 mg Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhoea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain. 
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problem such as yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or stomach pains.
  • Inform your doctor  if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes.  If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly  as Atorzap 10 mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
  • Do not take Atorzap 10 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Atorzap with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cilnidipine
Brand(s): Cilniright, Torcillin
SERIOUS
Clarithromycin
Brand(s): Clarimac
SERIOUS
S-Amlodipine
Brand(s): Samwell
SERIOUS
Carbamazepine
Brand(s): Carz, Antep
SERIOUS
Fluconazole
Brand(s): Fungis, EF Z, Rocflu
SERIOUS
Roxithromycin
Brand(s): Zuroxy, Roxilim, Rox Thro
SERIOUS
Erythromycin
Brand(s): Arthrox
SERIOUS
Imatinib mesylate
Brand(s): Imashil
SERIOUS
Itraconazole
Brand(s): Itraspan, Itzo, Canzit
SERIOUS
Terbinafine
Brand(s): Terbicutis
SERIOUS
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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Atorzap

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I have vitamin. B12 deficiency. And high cholesterol
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Heart Specialist
Avoid fried food extra salt and regular exercise plus tab homocheck daily after consulting with your physician
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High Cholesterol 208 mg/dl and Triglyceride 212 mg/dl.
Dr. Vishesh Rohatgi
Heart Specialist
Hi. The cholesterol value is borderline high and can be easily controlled with lifestyle changes. Avoid oily and spicy food. Walk or exercise daily for 1 hour. Check your blood pressure and repeat your lipid profile after 1 month and let us know.
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FAQs

Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Your total cholesterol is made up of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol as it can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Triglycerides also are harmful fats found in your blood.
Q. Is Atorzap used for lowering cholesterol?
Atorzap belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. It is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, Atorzap can also be used to reduce such risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal. You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.
Q. Is Atorzap diuretic?
Atorzap is not a diuretic. It is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q. Is Atorzap better than simvastatin and pravastatin?
Atorzap, simvastatin, and pravastatin belong to the same category of medications with similar action and similar side effects, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.
Q. Can the use of Atorzap cause diabetes?
Diabetes has not been reported as a side effect of Atorzap. However, it may increase your blood sugar levels. So, it is very important that you monitor your blood sugar levels regularly if you are taking Atorzap. Also, share with your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus and you are advised to take Atorzap as your doctor will monitor you while you are taking this medicine.
Q. Can Atorzap lower the level of triglycerides?
Atorzap belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. Atorzap is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed.
Q. Does Atorzap cause weight loss?
Atorzap has not been reported to cause weight loss. However, weight gain has been reported as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss while you are taking Atorzap.
Q. Does Atorzap cause erectile dysfunction?
Atorzap can cause erectile dysfunction although this side effect is not very clear. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction while you are taking Atorzap.
Q. Does Atorzap cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Atorzap. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Atorzap as the dose of your medicine may need to be changed.
Q. Does Atorzap cause memory loss?
Loss of memory is an uncommon side effect of Atorzap, which may affect up to 1 in 100 people. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of memory loss after taking Atorzap.
Q. Does Atorzap cause frequent urination?
Atorzap has not been reported to cause frequent urination. Please consult your doctor if you experience increased urinary frequency after taking Atorzap.
Q. Does Atorzap cause high blood pressure?
Atorzap has not been reported to cause high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of high blood pressure while taking Atorzap.
Q. Is Atorzap a blood thinner?
Atorzap is not a blood thinner. Atorzap is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q. Is Atorzap safe to take?
Atorzap is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Atorzap a beta blocker?
Atorzap is not a beta blocker. Atorzap is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q. Is Atorzap a controlled substance?
Atorzap is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). Controlled substances are drugs that are strictly regulated to reduce the risk of abuse and illegal distribution. To determine the level of restriction placed on a particular controlled substance, five different categories (or "Schedules") are used. A controlled substance will belong to Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V, with Schedule V being the least restricted.
Q. Is Atorzap an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Atorzap is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Atorzap is a lipid lowering agent which belongs to a group of medicines known as statins.
Q. Can I take Atorzap with metformin?
Atorzap can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Atorzap with ibuprofen?
Atorzap can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Atorzap with milk?
No information is available for the use of Atorzap with milk. However, it can be taken any time of the day, with or without food. Please consult your doctor.
Q. Can I take Atorzap with fenofibrate?
Both fenofibrate and Atorzap have similar effects and they may increase the effects of each other. Fenofibrate may also increase side effects like risk for rhabdomyolysis (condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly). Monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Atorzap with levothyroxine?
Atorzap can be taken with levothyroxine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Atorzap with amlodipine?
Atorzap can be taken with amlodipine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Atorzap with erythromycin?
Erythromycin can increase the level or effect of Atorzap by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy). So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Atorzap with metronidazole?
Metronidazole can increase the level or effect of Atorzap by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy) with Atorzap. So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Atorzap with clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin can increase the level or effect of Atorzap by decreasing its breakdown which may lead to increased side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy) with Atorzap. So, close monitoring is required when these two drugs are taken together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Atorzap cause gas?
Flatulence (gas or wind) is one of the common side effects associated with the use of Atorzap. If you have any such symptom while taking the drug, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Atorzap lower blood pressure?
Atorzap is a lipid-lowering drug used in the treatment of increased cholesterol levels and for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. However, a meta-analysis of different clinical trial shows that Atorzap has a small blood pressure lowering effect.
Q. Does Atorzap affect the liver?
Atorzap is associated rarely with hepatobiliary disorders. Its use is also linked with abnormal liver function test and hence a periodic test of the liver functions is recommended.
Q. Does Atorzap cause itching?
Atorzap use has been associated with urticaria (itching) and skin rash. If you experience any such symptom while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Atorzap thin blood?
Atorzap is not a blood-thinner. It is a lipid-lowering agent and acts by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase enzyme.
Q. What is Atorzap?
Atorzap is a lipid-lowering drug which belongs to group of medications called statins (lipid-lowering agents) or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. It acts by blocking the enzyme HMG CoA reductase and formation of cholesterol, thus, lowering the blood lipid levels.

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