Ctor 10mg Tablets

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Ctor 10 MG Description

Ctor 10mg Tab belongs to a group of lipid-lowering medications, known as statins or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors(enzyme involved in regulating cholesterol level in your body).

Product Summary

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Contains	Atorvastatin(10.0 Mg)
Therapy	HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Ctor 10 MG

Used to help lower your cholesterol level, triglyceride levels (such as fat in the blood) and prevent any heart problems like heart attack.

Contraindications of Ctor 10 MG

If you have any allergic reaction to this medicine
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

Side effects of Ctor 10 MG

Headache
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Body pain (joint, back, throat, muscle)
Swelling of nasal passages and bleeding from nose
Abnormal liver function test and increased creatinin level

Precautions and Warnings of Ctor 10 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Ctor 10mg Tab during pregnancy?

Ctor 10mg Tab should not be used in pregnancy, as this is lipid-lowering medicine which can harm the fetus. If you are a woman of childbearing age, you should discuss with your physician about the importance of birth control methods and potential hazards to the unborn baby. If you think you are pregnant or might become pregnant, discontinue the treatment and seek for safer alternative.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Ctor 10mg Tab while breastfeeding?

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as no information is available on the use of Ctor 10mg Tab during breastfeeding. Your doctor will tell you the safety of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks. Do not take this medicine unless it's considered essential by your physician.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Ctor 10mg Tab?

No information is available on the ability to drive or use machines, however, if you observe or experience any side effect, it is advised not to drive or use machines. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Ctor 10mg Tab?

No information is available on interactions of Ctor 10mg Tab when taken with alcohol. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information. If you have any liver disease or history of liver disease, you should inform this to your doctor before taking this medicine, as this may increase the chance of liver damage with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have liver or kidney disease
You experienced any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicine
You are taking 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 have inability to digest lactose (lactose intolerance)

Mode of Action of Ctor 10 MG

How Does It Work?

Cholesterol is made by an enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. Ctor 10mg Tab inhibits this enzyme thus lowering bad cholesterol levels (LDL levels), triglyceride levels and also other lipids or fats in the blood...

Directions for Use of Ctor 10 MG

Ctor 10mg Tab should be taken orally with water and with food as per the dosage prescribed by your doctor.
Try to take the dose at same time every day.

Interactions of Ctor 10 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Medicines used to treat HIV/AIDS like ritonavir
Medicines used to treat hepatitis C like telaprevir
Antibiotics or any antifungal medicines like erythromycin, ketoconazole
Medicines used to treat high blood pressure or any heart problems like amlodipine, digoxin
Blood thinners like warfarin
Medicines used for fits like stiripentol
Antacids like cimetidine and magnesium
Other medicines used to lower cholesterol like ezetimibe
Medicine used to treat pain like phenazone
Any medicines taken without prescription

Interactions with food items

Intake of grapefruit juice should be limited in quantity, as grapefruit may alter the effect of Ctor 10mg Tab.

Storage and disposal of Ctor 10 MG

Does not require any special storage conditions
Keep away from children
Check expiry date before starting the treatment

Dosage of Ctor 10 MG

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much dose of the medicine than prescribed, inform your doctor immediately or reach to the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed or have forgotten to take a single dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. But if its time for your next dose, skip the forgotten dose and continue with a regular dos...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Abhishek B L

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does this medicine cause diabetes?

A: If you experienced increase in blood sugar level, inform your doctor. Slight increase in sugar level can occur after taking this medicine. Regularly check your blood levels if you are on this treatment.

Q: What if my daily schedule interferes with taking my medicine?

A: Try to take your medicine at the same time every day. Try connecting your medicine with something you do every day, such as brushing your teeth at night or having your dinner. This may help you remember to take it. Keep a daily calendar or set an alarm clock to go at the time you need to take your medicine.

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Expires on or After

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Last Updated on: 31 Jul 2020 | 07:00 PM (IST)

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