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Atornet 20 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Atornet 20 Mg Tablet include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Atornet 20 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism must refrain from the use of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Atornet 20 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Atornet 20 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Atornet 20 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Atornet 20 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atornet 20 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Atornet shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Atornet may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Atornet. 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 Atornet 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Atornet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Atornet only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Atornet may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Atornet 20 Mg Tablet 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 Atornet 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atornet 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atornet 20 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Atornet 20 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Atornet 20 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Atornet 20 Mg Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Atornet 20 Mg Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atornet 20 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Atornet 20 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
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.
Atornet 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
Atornet 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.
Atornet 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, use of Atornet 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
