Alphator 10Mg Tablet

Alphator 10Mg Tablet

*To be consumed as directed by physician.

Therapies:

Cardiovascular

Composition:

Atorvastatin 10 mg

About Alphator 10Mg Tablet

Alphator Tablet is a medicine used to lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart diseases. It contains atorvastatin as its active ingredient, also known as statins. This medicine is used as an adjuvant to diet in patients with high cholesterol and abnormal levels of cholesterol.

This medicine decreases the synthesis of cholesterol in the body. You should take this medicine as advised by your doctor in the prescribed doses, at a fixed time to gain optimum benefits. You should avoid consuming high fat, fried or junk meals and also maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to gain optimum benefit along with Alphator Tablet.

Alphator 10Mg Tablet

*To be consumed as directed by physician.


Usage Instructions

Alphator 10mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use when taken according to the doctor's advice. It can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. Take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day.

Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels thereby increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.


Benefits and Use

USES OF ALPHATOR TABLET

  • High cholesterol
  • Prevention of Heart attack

BENEFITS OF ALPHATOR TABLET

  • In High cholesterol
    • Alphator 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It works by reducing the amount of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart disease and helps you remain healthier for longer.
    • Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
  • In the Prevention of Heart attack
    • High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis) and put you at risk of having a stroke or heart disease. Lowering the amount of this fat reduces the chances of this happening and helps you remain healthier for longer. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well.

Safety Information

Talk to your doctor before taking ALPHATOR 10MG, if you are allergic to Atorvastatin or any other ingredients to this medicine have or have ever had a disease which affects the liver/kidney problems have had any unexplained abnormal blood tests for liver function are a woman able to have children and not using reliable contraception have had a previous stroke with bleeding into the brain, or have small pockets of fluid in the brain from previous strokes have an under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) have had repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains, a personal history or family history of muscle problems regularly drink a large amount of alcohol are older than 70 years have severe respiratory failure

Ingredients

Atrovastatin 10MG

How to Use

  • Read the Patient Information Leaflet, if available, from your pharmacist before you start taking atorvastatin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
  • If you also take certain other drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins such as cholestyramine or colestipol), take atorvastatin at least 1 hour before or at least 4 hours after taking these medications. These products can react with atorvastatin, preventing its full absorption.
  • Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication, even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel sick.
  • It is very important to continue to follow your doctor's advice about diet and exercise. It may take up to 4 weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug.
  • Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor.
  • The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, age, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
  • If you also take certain other drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins such as cholestyramine or colestipol), take atorvastatin at least 1 hour before or at least 4 hours after taking these medications. These products can react with atorvastatin, preventing its full absorption.
  • Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication, even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel sick.
  • It is important to continue to follow your doctor's advice about diet and exercise. It may take up to 4 weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug.

Storage Information

Keep this medicine out of reach of children Store at room temperature (15-25°C) Do not use this medicine after the expiry date