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Atosar is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Atosar has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Atosar 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Atosar include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Atosar as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Atosar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atosar is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Atosar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Atosar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Atosar in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Atosar contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Atosar with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Atosar is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Atosar 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 Atosar safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Atosar. If you are pregnant, do not take Atosar without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Atosar safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Atosar on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Atosar on the Kidneys?
Atosar 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 Atosar on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Atosar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Atosar only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Atosar on the Heart?
Atosar is rarely harmful for the heart.
Atosar 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 Atosar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atosar habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Atosar has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Atosar since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Atosar should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Atosar in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Atosar
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Atosar to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atosar
Consuming Atosar with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, use of Atosar does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
No, Atosar 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, Atosar should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Atosar might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
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.
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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
