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Atocor 10 Tablet (30) 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Atocor 10 Tablet (30) safe for pregnant women?
Atocor shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Atocor 10 Tablet (30) safe during breastfeeding?
Atocor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atocor 10 Tablet (30) on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Atocor. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Atocor 10 Tablet (30) on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Atocor. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Atocor only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Atocor 10 Tablet (30) on the Heart?
Side effects of Atocor rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atocor 10 Tablet (30) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atocor 10 Tablet (30) habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atocor 10 Tablet (30) is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Atocor 10 Tablet (30) since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Atocor 10 Tablet (30) should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Atocor 10 Tablet (30) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atocor 10 Tablet (30)
Atocor 10 Tablet (30) may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atocor 10 Tablet (30)
Taking Atocor 10 Tablet (30) with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Atocor should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Atocor 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.
Atocor 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.
No, Atocor 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.
No, use of Atocor does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
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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
