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Atolife is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Atolife depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Atolife 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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Atolife safe for pregnant women?
Atolife can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Atolife safe during breastfeeding?
Atolife has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atolife on the Kidneys?
Atolife can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Atolife on the Liver?
Atolife 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 Atolife on the Heart?
Atolife is rarely harmful for the heart.
Atolife should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atolife unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atolife habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atolife is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atolife will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Atolife only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Atolife is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atolife
Atolife may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atolife
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Atolife as it can have severe side effects.
No, Atolife 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.
Atolife 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.
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.
Atolife 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, Atolife 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.
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