AUM Pharmacy
Health Hub
Search Icon

AUM Pharmacy

Hi there!

Hello, Login
All Categories
VisaVisaVisa
slide-0
slide-1
slide-2

Atokrez 10 Tablet

Prescription Icon
Prescription Required

Marketer

Krezlin Pharma

Salt Composition

Atorvastatin (10mg)

Overview Atokrez 10 Tablet

Rosuvastatin 10mg tablets, a statin medication, effectively reduces high cholesterol levels, mitigating the risk of cardiovascular events. High cholesterol, a fatty substance accumulating in blood vessels, causes narrowing and increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. Widely prescribed and generally safe for long-term use under medical supervision, this medication can be administered with or without food at any time of day, ideally consistently. While high cholesterol often presents no symptoms, discontinuation increases cardiovascular risks. Regular cholesterol monitoring is crucial. This medication forms part of a comprehensive treatment plan including a balanced diet, regular physical activity, smoking cessation, moderate alcohol consumption, and weight management. Maintain a normal diet, minimizing high-fat foods. Common, typically mild and transient, side effects may include constipation, gas, indigestion, and abdominal discomfort. Persistent symptoms, jaundice, or unexplained muscle pain warrant immediate medical attention. Contraindicated in liver disease, pregnancy, and breastfeeding due to potential harm to the fetus. Diabetic patients should closely monitor blood glucose levels, as this medication might elevate them. Pre-treatment and ongoing liver function tests may be conducted by your physician.

Primary Ingredients of Atokrez 10 Tablet

There is no text provided to rephrase.

Uses of Atokrez 10 Tablet

Elevated cholesterol levels and the avoidance of myocardial infarction.

Major Benefits of Atokrez 10 Tablet:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding the dosage and treatment length for this medication. Ingest the Atokrez 10 Tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it. While this medication can be taken with or without food, consistent timing is recommended for optimal results.

Common Side effects of Atokrez 10 Tablet:

  • Dyspepsia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Joint pain
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Nausea
  • Pain in extremities
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Abnormal liver function tests

How to use Atokrez 10 Tablet:

Consume this medication according to your physician's prescribed dosage and timeframe. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Atokrez 10 Tablet can be administered with or without food, though consistent timing is recommended.

How Atokrez 10 Tablet works:

Atokrez 10 Tablet, a statin-class drug, reduces cholesterol levels. Its mechanism involves inhibiting HMG-CoA-reductase, an enzyme crucial for cholesterol synthesis. This action decreases LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides, while simultaneously increasing HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol).

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCAUTION

Use of alcohol with Atokrez 10 Tablet requires careful consideration. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyUNSAFE

Using Atokrez 10 Tablet during pregnancy carries a high risk. Pregnant women should consult their physician; research in both animals and pregnant humans indicates substantial potential harm to the fetus.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Use of Atokrez 10 Tablet while breastfeeding is contraindicated due to potential infant toxicity.

DrivingDrivingSAFE

Driving ability is typically unaffected by Atokrez 10 Tablet.

KidneyKidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Patients with kidney disease can safely use Atokrez 10 Tablet without requiring a dosage change. Nevertheless, disclosure of any pre-existing kidney condition to your physician is advised.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should use Atokrez 10 Tablet cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification. Physician consultation is advised. Atokrez 10 Tablet is contraindicated in patients experiencing severe or active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Atokrez 10 Tablet :

Should you forget to take a dose of Atokrez 10 Tablet, administer it at your earliest convenience. Nevertheless, if your next scheduled dose is imminent, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen. Avoid taking two doses within a 12-hour period.

Facts to Know About Atokrez 10 Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Type Heptanoylpyrrole
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Heart
Behavioral Class Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors)

FAQs on Atokrez 10 Tablet

Blood contains cholesterol, a type of fat. Total cholesterol reflects the combined levels of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, can accumulate in blood vessel walls, hindering blood flow to vital organs and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. HDL, or "good" cholesterol, helps prevent this buildup. High triglyceride levels also pose health risks.
Muscle problems, including injury, are a potential side effect of Atokrez 10 Tablet. Reduced oxygen to muscle cells can cause fatigue, pain, tenderness, and weakness, potentially severe enough to disrupt daily life. Consult your doctor to discuss preventative measures and manage any existing issues.
Atokrez 10 Tablet, a statin, reduces high blood lipid (cholesterol and triglyceride) levels unresponsive to diet and lifestyle changes. It also lowers the risk of heart disease, even with normal cholesterol, but requires concurrent adherence to a cholesterol-lowering diet.
Atokrez 10 Tablet is indicated for adults and children 10 years of age and older whose cholesterol levels remain uncontrolled despite diet and exercise. It is contraindicated in patients under 10 years old.
Atokrez 10 Tablet doesn't thin the blood; it's a cholesterol-reducing medication. It lowers cholesterol production, thus reducing arterial plaque buildup and improving blood flow. This, in turn, helps prevent strokes and heart attacks by lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
For individuals at high risk of type 2 diabetes, Atokrez 10 Tablet may modestly increase that risk due to its potential for slight blood sugar elevation. Those already diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should expect closer blood sugar monitoring during the initial months of treatment and report any difficulty managing blood sugar levels to their physician.
Atokrez 10 Tablet may be a lifelong medication, or taken for the period your doctor recommends. Its cholesterol-lowering effects continue only while you take it; stopping without alternative treatment may lead to increased cholesterol. When used as prescribed, it's generally safe and has minimal side effects.
Atokrez 10 Tablet isn't known to cause weight loss; in fact, weight gain is a rarely reported side effect. Consult your doctor if you lose weight while using this medication.
Don't discontinue Atokrez 10 Tablet without your doctor's advice. If you experience side effects, contact your doctor; they may adjust your dosage or prescribe an alternative.
Combining Atokrez 10 Tablet with alcohol is strongly discouraged. This combination elevates the risk of liver damage by significantly increasing triglyceride levels. Furthermore, it can exacerbate side effects like muscle pain, weakness, and tenderness. Individuals with pre-existing liver conditions should avoid Atokrez 10 Tablet and alcohol unless specifically advised otherwise by their physician.
Atokrez 10 Tablet may rarely cause memory loss, typically mild and resolving within three weeks of stopping the medication. This side effect can manifest within a day or after years of use. Consult your doctor if you experience memory loss while taking Atokrez 10 Tablet, as other causes are possible.
Take one Atokrez 10 tablet daily. It can be taken morning, evening, or anytime, with or without food. For best results, take it at the same time each day.
Atokrez 10 Tablet can cause fatigue, possibly by reducing muscle energy. The precise mechanism is unclear and requires further study. While tiredness after physical activity is expected, widespread fatigue is more common in individuals with heart or liver conditions. Muscle damage from Atokrez 10 Tablet may exacerbate this fatigue. Consult your doctor if you experience tiredness while using Atokrez 10 Tablet.
Atokrez 10 Tablet may cause nausea, indigestion, constipation, gas, diarrhea, headache, and musculoskeletal pain. Other possible side effects include nosebleeds, sore throat, and cold symptoms like runny or stuffy nose, and sneezing.
Atokrez 10 Tablet
59