Aztor 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Aztor 40 MG Description
Aztor 40 tablet is a lipid-lowering medicine containing atorvastatin, also known as statins. It is used to treat high cholesterol levels. Aztor 40 helps in lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It can lower the bad cholesterol level and also reduce the risk of any heart disease.
Aztor 40 should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It should preferably be taken at bedtime to gain optimum benefits. You should avoid consuming high-fat and fried meals and also maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to gain optimum benefits along with Aztor 40 tablet. Atorva 40mg tablet, Tonact 40mg tablet, Storvas 40mg tablet and Lipvas 40mg tablet are some other medicines with atorvastatin as their active medicines.
Lifestyle modifications such as a cholesterol-lowering diet and increased physical activity such as walking, running, jogging, yoga, swimming, etc.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹285.18 |
You Save | ₹38.89 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Atorvastatin(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Lowering cholesterol |
Side effects | Headache, constipation, nausea |
Therapy | HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS |
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Uses of Aztor 40 MG
Contraindications of Aztor 40 MG
- If you are allergic to atorvastatin or any other components of the Aztor 40 tablet.
- If you have or ever had any liver disease, any abnormality in liver function test.
- If you are being treated with medicines for hepatitis C like glecaprevir/pibrentasvir.
- If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
Side effects of Aztor 40 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Body pain (joint, back, muscle)
Precautions and Warnings of Aztor 40 MG
Pregnancy
- Aztor 40 tablet must not be used during pregnancy, as this is a lipid-lowering medicine and can be unsafe. When pregnancy is detected during treatment, discontinue the medicine and immediately contact your doctor....
- For a woman of childbearing age, you should discuss with your physician about the importance of birth control methods and the potential hazards to the unborn baby.
- If you think you are pregnant or might become pregnant, discontinue the treatment and seek a safer alternative.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any liver or kidney diseases.
- You experienced any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicine.
- You are taking any medicine for bacterial infection like fusidic acid, as this may cause serious muscle injury.
- You have respiratory failure.
- You are addicted to alcohol.
- You have any thyroid problems.
- You cannot digest lactose (lactose intolerance).
- You are above 70 years of age.
Directions for Use of Aztor 40 MG
Storage and disposal of Aztor 40 MG
- Store the Aztor 40 tablets at a temperature below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not use expired medicine. Do not flush the medicine in the sink.
Dosage of Aztor 40 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Aztor 40 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Aztor 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Aztor 40 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- HIV medications such as ritonavir with the Aztor 40 tablet can result in severe side effects.
- Erythromycin (antibiotic) taken with the Aztor 40 tablet can result in increased side effects.
- It should be ensured that fusidic acid is taken in a proper gap with this medicine, a minimum gap of seven days is advised.
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does the Aztor 40 tablet cause gas?
Q: Can the Aztor 40 tablet be used by children?
Q: Does the Aztor 40 tablet affect the liver?
Q: Can I take herbal medicines with the Aztor 40 tablet?
Q: Can the Aztor 40 tablet be taken if only the LDL is high while all other parameters are normal?
Q: Is the Aztor 40 a blood thinner?
Q: What is Aztor 40 used for?
Q: Is Aztor and atorvastatin same?
References
- Atorvastatin 40 mg Film Coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 19 July 2021]
- LactMed - Atorvastatin [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 19 July 2021]
- Atorvastatin 40 mg Film Coated Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 19 July 2021]
- CDSCO - Atorvastatin [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 19 July 2021]
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