Atorvastatin/ Fenofibrate

Atorvastatin,Fenofibrate are prescribed for the treatment of high cholesterol levels and diabetes. Atorvastatin prevents the formation of bad cholesterol and fenofibrate on the other hand works to lower the triglycerides in the blood which in turn allows the good cholesterol levels to be raised.

Generic Lipitor F

Atorvastatin/ Fenofibrate

StorFib, Xtor-F , Modlip-F, Atorlip-F

10

Torrent Pharma, Cipla, Ipca Laboratories, Sun Pharma

Tablet

Atorvastatin 10 mg / Fenofibrate 145 mg, Atorvastatin 10 mg / Fenofibrate 160 mg, Atorvastatin 10 mg / Fenofibrate 200 mg

India

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

Fenofibrate

Uses

Fenofibrate is used in the treatment of increased triglycerides levels in blood and increased cholesterol levels in blood.

How it Works

Fenofibrate works by promoting the dissolution and elimination of fat particles in the blood. Fenofibrate is used to treat people with very high levels of triglycerides and Fenofibrate is also used to improve cholesterol levels by lowering total cholesterol - including bad LDL cholesterol, and raising good HDL cholesterol. Fenofibrate is used alongside a good diet and exercise plan.Fenofibrate works by stimulating the formation of enzymes for triglyceride metabolism, which in turn lowers the levels of triglyceride and cholesterol in the body.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Fenofibrate may suffer from such side effects;

Increased liver enzymes,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Back pain,
Flatulence,
Abdominal pain,
Diarrhoea

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