ATORLIP-F TABLET

Atorlip tablet belongs to a group of drugs known as statins and is composed of Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate. It reduces the level of low density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol in the body. This medication also helps in curing various conditions like narrowing of arteries that arises due to the high cholesterol levels in the body. This tablet can also reduce the amount of liver fat in the body and is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack or coronary heart diseases.

It is harmful to use this medication if you are suffering from any liver diseases. Also, this drug is not permitted to be used by anyone below the age of 10 years. A pregnant woman or someone planning to get pregnant 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

• Pregnancy

• Renal Impairment

• Muscle Pain

• Tenderness

• Weakness

• Headache

• Joint Pain

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Diarrhoea

• Excessive Air Or Gas In Stomach

• 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 ATORLIP-F TABLET , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tg Goal 145Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Storfib 145 Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries 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?

  Contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is composed of Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate. Atorvastatin 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. Fenofibrate is class of drug known as fibrate. It is mainly used for treating cholesterol level for people at a risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

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 clarithromycin, itraconazole, rifampin, cyclosporine and others.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Do not use this medication if you are suffering from Cognitive Impairment, Diabetes or Rhabdomyolysis.