Uses of Mactor 10mg Tablet
Mactor 10mg Tablet is used along with a proper diet to reduce bad cholesterol levels. By lowering the bad cholesterol level it helps to increase the good cholesterol level which helps in reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke or other heart complications.
Side effects of Mactor 10mg Tablet
Mactor 10mg Tablet belongs to the class of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors drugs, It reduces the amount of LDL and triglycerides to reduce bad cholesterol in the blood.
Precautions while taking Mactor 10mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Mactor 10mg Tablet are Headache, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Fast Heartbeat, Urinary tract infection, Constipation, Diarrhea.
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Dosage of Mactor 10mg Tablet
Do not consume Mactor 10mg Tablet if you are allergic to Atorvastatin.
If you have liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Mactor 10mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Overdose of Mactor 10mg Tablet
The dosage of Mactor 10mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Mactor 10mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Mactor 10mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
Symptoms of overdose with Mactor 10mg Tablet are weakness, numbness and pain in hands and feet, diarrhea, acute kidney failure.
Immediately contact your doctor if an overdose with Mactor 10mg Tablet is suspected.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.
Duration of Action of Mactor 10mg Tablet
It takes about 1-2 weeks to show the effect of the medicine.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
Don't consume alcohol while taking this medicine; it may increase the risk of side effects.
Pregnancy
Not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended for breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Driving
This medicine usually causes no problems in your driving.
Kidney
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Liver
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Frequently asked questions on Mactor 10mg Tablet
Q.1) What is the use of Mactor 10mg Tablet?
Answer. Mactor 10mg Tablet belongs to the class of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, it is used to lower bad cholesterol levels and prevent heart attacks, strokes or other heart complications.
Q.2) What is the side effects of Mactor 10mg Tablet?
Answer. Side effects of Mactor 10mg Tablet are Headache, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Fast Heartbeat, Urinary tract infection, Constipation, Diarrhea. These are only indicative and not everyone will experience them. If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.
Q.3) Is Mactor 10mg Tablet banned in India?
Answer. Mactor 10mg Tablet is not banned in India, but you need a valid prescription to buy this medicine.
Q.4) How to use Mactor 10mg Tablet?
Answer. Take Mactor 10mg Tablet as suggested by your doctor, do not take it more than the recommended dose and period. Do not break or crush it, take the whole pill with water after or before a meal as suggested by your doctor.
Q.5) Can Mactor 10mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Answer. Mactor 10mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women, Consult your doctor before taking if necessary.
Q.6) Can Mactor 10mg Tablet be taken while breast-feeding?
Answer. Mactor 10mg Tablet is not recommended for breast-feeding women, Consult your doctor before taking if necessary.
All substitutes for Mactor 10mg Tablet
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :-
amlodipine, cimetidine, clarithromycin, diltiazem, erythromycin, itraconazole, ritonavir with saquinavir: Increased atorvastatin level.
antacid, colestipol, efavirenz, rifampin: Possibly decreased blood atorvastatin level azole antifungals, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, erythromycin, fibric acid derivatives, lopinavir with ritonavir, niacin at dosage used for lipid modification, nicotinic acid, ritonavir with saquinavir: Increased risk of severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis.
cyclosporine: Increased atorvastatin bioavailability and risk of adverse reactions.
digoxin: Possibly increased blood digoxin level, causing toxicity.
oral contraceptives such as ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone: Increased hormone level.
Food :-
grapefruit juice more than 1.2 L daily: Increased blood atorvastatin level.