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Tonact 40 Tablet Information

Tonact 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Tonact 40 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Tonact 40 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Tonact 40 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tonact 40 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tonact 40 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tonact 40 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Tonact 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tonact 40 Tablet related warnings section.

Tonact 40 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tonact 40 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Tonact 40 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tonact 40 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Tonact Benefits & Uses
Tonact Dosage & How to Take
Tonact Side Effects
Tonact Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tonact with Other Drugs
Tonact Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tonact
Tonact Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tonact 40 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Tonact 40 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)
High Triglycerides

Other Benefits

Stroke

Tonact 40 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tonact 40 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Tonact 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Tonact has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tonact without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tonact 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Tonact has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Tonact 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tonact. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tonact 40 Tablet on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Tonact. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Tonact only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tonact 40 Tablet on the Heart?

Tonact has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tonact 40 Tablet with Other Drugs

Tonact 40 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clarithromycin

Erythromycin

Itraconazole

Moderate

Diltiazem

Tonact 40 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tonact 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tonact 40 Tablet

Is this Tonact 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Tonact 40 Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Tonact 40 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Tonact 40 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tonact 40 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tonact 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tonact 40 Tablet

Taking Tonact 40 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Tonact 40 Tablet

Taking alcohol with Tonact 40 Tablet can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Tonact 40 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Tonact work?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Tonact along with ibuprofen?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Tonact without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Tonact?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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.