Atorvastatin
Uses
Atorvastatin is used in the treatment for reducing the increased cholesterol levels in blood.
How it Works
Atorvastatin 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. Atorvastatin is used to prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering the production amount of cholesterol
Common Side effects
Patients who take Atorvastatin 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
Telmisartan
Uses
Telmisartan is used in the treatment of increased blood pressure, heart failure, heart attack and diabetic kidney disease.
How it Works
Telmisartan is known as an angiotensin receptor blocker which is also called an angiotensin-II receptor antagonist (AIIRA). Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension. Telmisartan works by blocking the effect of a natural chemical made in the bloodstream, called angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes the blood vessels to narrow, so by blocking this effect, telmisartan allows the blood vessels to relax and widen. The pressure within the blood vessels is then reduced. This also makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Telmisartan may suffer from such side effects;
Fatigue,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Weakness,
Dizziness,
Anemia,
Renal impairment,
Vertigo,
Increased potassium level in blood