Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Alistor 40 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Alistor 40 Mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alistor 40 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alistor 40 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism must refrain from the use of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Alistor 40 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Alistor 40 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alistor 40 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Alistor 40 Mg Tablet 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 |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
Is the use of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Alistor shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Alistor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Alistor may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Alistor may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alistor 40 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Alistor is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alistor 40 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alistor 40 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alistor 40 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Alistor 40 Mg Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Alistor 40 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Alistor 40 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alistor 40 Mg Tablet
Taking Alistor 40 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alistor 40 Mg Tablet
Consuming Alistor 40 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Alistor should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Use Alistor as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Alistor comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Alistor can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
Yes, Alistor 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lipitor® (Atorvastatin Calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650