Aztor 10mg
Uses of Aztor 10 MG
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Used to lower cholesterol levels.
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Used to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Contraindications of Aztor 10 MG
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If you are allergic to atorvastatin or any other ingredients of Aztor 10 tablet.
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If you have liver disease and your liver tests are abnormal.
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If you are being treated with medicines for hepatitis C like glecaprevir or pibrentasvir.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side effects of Aztor 10 MG
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Headache
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Nausea
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Diarrhoea
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Indigestion
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Muscle pain
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Precautions and Warnings of Aztor 10 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You have any underlying medical condition like diabetes, liver or kidney disease, thyroid problems, respiratory problems, muscle-related problems.
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You have a history of stroke with bleeding inside the brain.
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You have repeated muscle pains or a history of muscle-related problems
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You have recently or in the last 7 days, taken medicine for bacterial infection like fusidic acid, as this may cause serious muscle injury
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You are an alcoholic.
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You are elderly, above 70 years of age.
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You are already taking any other medicines for health conditions.
Mode of Action of Aztor 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Aztor 10 tablet acts by preventing the action of an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme is essential for cholesterol formation. Thus Aztor 10 tablet lowers the blood cholesterol levels. It also increases the good cholesterol known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.
Directions for Use of Aztor 10 MG
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Aztor 10 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
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It should be taken as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
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It can be taken with or without food.
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Do not chew or break the pill.
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It would be best if you take it at a fixed time every day.
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Do not consume more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Aztor 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Some medicines can affect the way Aztor 10 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines if taken at the same time.
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Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
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Especially if you are taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines, anticoagulants like warfarin, blood pressure-lowering medicines, painkillers like phenazone, anti-infectives, anti-HIV medicines like ritonavir, medicines used to treat hepatitis C like telaprevir, antacids etc.
Interactions with food items
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You should avoid consuming grapefruit juice during the treatment, as it can alter the effect of Aztor 10 tablet.
Storage and disposal of Aztor 10 MG
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Store Aztor 10 tablet below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
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Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.