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Atix Ez, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Atix Ez have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Atix Ez depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Atix Ez include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Atix Ez have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Atix Ez are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atix Ez is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Atix Ez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Atix Ez is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Atix Ez contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Atix Ez have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Atix Ez is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Atix Ez is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Atix Ez safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Atix Ez on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Atix Ez safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Atix Ez. Immediately discontinue Atix Ez if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Atix Ez on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Atix Ez. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Atix Ez on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Atix Ez. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Atix Ez on the Heart?
Side effects of Atix Ez rarely affect the heart.
Atix Ez should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atix Ez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atix Ez habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atix Ez is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Atix Ez
Atix Ez may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atix Ez
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atix Ez with alcohol will be.
Yes, Atix Ez is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
No, use of Atix Ez does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
Atix Ez 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.
Atix Ez 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
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