Atocor, Atorvastatin

Atocor is a lipid lowering medication or statin that works to block the enzyme HMG-CoA-reductase that is used by the body to make cholesterol 

Atocor

Atorvastatin

Atocor

14, 30

Dr Reddy's Laboratories

Tablet

10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg

India

Atorvastatin

Uses

Atocor is used in the treatment for reducing the increased cholesterol levels in blood.

How it Works

Atocor isk nown as a statin and it works by selectively inhibiting the enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol. this then allows a reduction in the amount of cholesterol synthesized by the liver and a lowering of the lipoproteins and cholesterol circulating in the blood. Atocor is used to prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering the production amount of cholesterol

Common Side effects

Patients who take Atocor may suffer from such side effects;

Vertigo,
Diarrhoea,
Digestive upset and flatulence,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Allergic reaction,
Headache,
Nausea,
Dyspepsia,
Nasopharyngitis,
Increased liver enzymes,
Increased glucose level in blood

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