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Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:53 PM IST
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Dr Reddy'S Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
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FAQs

You should avoid alcohol while taking Atocor E Tablet 10's since it may rise your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Talk with your doctor if you have any troubles.
Yes. Muscle weakness can be the long-term side effects of Atocor E Tablet 10's. You may have muscle fatigue or muscle pain which affects your daily activity. Try to contact a doctor if you have muscle weakness or fatigue.
No, there is no evidence that Atocor E Tablet 10's is addictive. It is used for lowering cholesterol levels.
Atocor E Tablet 10's contains Atorvastatin that can raise your blood sugar a little. If you already have type 2 diabetes please consult your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dosage of Atocor E Tablet 10's.
Increase your daily diet with fibre, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish, and cut saturated fat as well. Stop smoking and drinking and try to work out every day as well.
No, you should not stop taking Atocor E Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. Please take advice from the doctor before quitting.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not drink too much while taking this medicine. drinking a lot of alcohol you may more likely to get muscle and liver side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Atocor E Tablet 10's contains atorvastatin which is not recommended during pregnancy. Contact your doctor before taking Atocor E Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Atocor E Tablet 10's because it is unknown if this Atocor E Tablet 10's passe into breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking Atocor E Tablet 10's.

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Driving

Unsafe

Atocor E Tablet 10's has negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Atocor E Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Atocor E Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Atocor E Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy of Atocor E Tablet 10's has not established.

About Atocor E Tablet 10's

Atocor E Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)’ and ‘sterol absorption inhibitor’ Atocor E Tablet 10's is primarily used to treat high cholesterol levels. Dyslipidaemia (high cholesterol level) is the deposition of unhealthy levels of fats (lipid) in the blood. In this condition, there is always a high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or bad cholesterol), triglycerides (TG), and a low level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or good cholesterol).

Atocor E Tablet 10's is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)) and Ezetimibe (sterol absorption inhibitor). Atorvastatin helps to decrease the production of cholesterol that may build up on the blood vessels (arteries) of the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. By lowering cholesterol levels, they help prevent the chance of having heart diseases such as heart attacks and strokes in the future. On the other hand, Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that avoids the absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide a better decrease in cholesterol in your body.

Take Atocor E Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Atocor E Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, stomach pain, constipation, muscle pain, headache, the increased glucose level in the blood, increased liver enzymes. Most of these side effects of Atocor E Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. You should contact a doctor before if you have liver or kidney problems, severe lung disease. If you have a muscle problem, inform your doctor. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding then immediately inform your doctor because Atocor E Tablet 10's contains Atorvastatin that may harm an unborn baby. Do not take this Atocor E Tablet 10's if you have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than 2 servings of alcohol per day, and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia). The efficiency of Atocor E Tablet 10's can be increased by taking low fat or cholesterol-containing food and drinks. 

Uses of Atocor E Tablet 10's

Lowering of an increased level of cholesterol.

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Atocor E Tablet 10's taken with dietary measures helps in the treatment of high cholesterol especially for heart patients when initial dietary measures fail to lower cholesterol. Atocor E Tablet 10's contains Atorvastatin which helps lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the level of good cholesterol (HDL) in the state of dyslipidemia or hyperlipidemia. Atocor E Tablet 10's also lowers the amount of fat or cholesterol deposition (plaque) in the arteries of the heart thereby reducing the chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the future. Atocor E Tablet 10's contains Ezetimibe which is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that avoids absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide a better decrease in cholesterol in your body.

Directions for Use

Swallow Atocor E Tablet 10's as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Atocor E Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Increased liver enzymes.

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. You should contact a doctor before if you have liver or kidney problems, severe lung disease. If you have a muscle problem, inform your doctor. Do not take this Atocor E Tablet 10's if you have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than 2 servings of alcohol per day, and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia). The efficiency of Atocor E Tablet 10's can be increased by taking low fat or cholesterol-containing food and drinks. Atocor E Tablet 10's is not safe for children as safety and efficacy of Atocor E Tablet 10's in children have not established. Atocor E Tablet 10's has Ezetimibe which contains a sugar called lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this Atocor E Tablet 10's. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, then immediately inform your doctor because Atocor E Tablet 10's contains Atorvastatin that may harm an unborn baby. If you are a breastfeeding mother, then immediately contact your doctor as it is unknown if this Atocor E Tablet 10's passes into breast milk.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AtorvastatinPosaconazole
Critical
EzetimibePitavastatin
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • DAPTOMYCIN
  • GLECAPREVIR+PIBRENTASVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try aromatherapy, yoga, meditation to help relax your body and mind.
  • Try to do breathing exercises to get more oxygen.
  • Eat a healthy diet especially rich in soluble fibre like beans, legumes, whole grain, flax, apples, and citrus fruits.
  • Try to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats that can reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in a short span of time. Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts contain lots of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so it’s beneficial to eat them regularly.
  • Try to adopt a Mediterranean-style diet rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and fish, and low in red meat and most dairy.
  • Try to give priority to more fruits and veggies in your daily meal as these contain antioxidants that help to lower LDL
  • Minimize the intake of added sugar. The American Heart Association (ADA) recommends, one should not eat more than 100 calories (25 grams) of added sugar for women and children, and no more than 150 calories (37.5 grams) for men every day.
  • American Heart Association recommends the intake of sodium chloride (table salt) should not exceed more than 2,300 mg per day as part of a healthy eating pattern.
  • As a precautionary measure, do not consume alcohol and quit smoking.