Atorvastatin
Uses
TG-Tor is used in the treatment for reducing the increased cholesterol levels in blood.
How it Works
TG-Tor 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. TG-Tor is used to prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering the production amount of cholesterol
Common Side effects
Patients who take TG-Tor 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