Aztolet 10 Tablet

Aztolet tablet belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It reduces the level of low density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol in the body. This drug is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack or coronary heart diseases.

Use this medication as directed by the doctor. This drug is not permitted to be used by anyone below the age of 10 years. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this drug. You should also consult with your doctor regarding the intake of this drug in case you are suffering from kidney disease or undergoing dialysis.

• Hyperlipidemia

• Type 3 Hyperlipoproteinemia

• Hypertriglyceridemia

• Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

• Prevention Of Cardiovascular Diseases

• Prevention Of Stroke

• Allergy

• Liver Damage

• Diarrhoea

• Indigestion

• Constipation

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Muscle Pain

• Weakness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is excreted largely through feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 57 to 76 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 3 to 5 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Aztolet 10 Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Regitor C 10 Mg/75 Mg Tablet

  Bharti Life Sciences

• Atorlip Cv 10Mg/75Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell-surface, enhancing uptake and catabolism of LDL and it inhibits the hepatic synthesis of VLDL, thereby reducing the total number of VLDL and LDL particles. Lastly, it is a prodrug with anticoagulatory properties that is broken down by CYP450 enzymes to its active metabolite that prevents adenosine diphosphate (ADP) from binding to its platelet P2Y12 receptor.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Fluconazole, Azithromycin, Atazanavir and others.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Rhabdomyolysis, Liver disease and others.