Prostatin 20mg Tablets

Uses:

Hyperlipidemia

Side Effects:

Atorvastatin can cause GI upset, myalgia (muscle pain), arthralgia (pain in joints), headache, asthenia (abnormal weakness), insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), dizziness, paraesthesia (abnormal sensation of skin such as tingling, burning, chilling and numbness), hypoaesthesia (reduces sensation in one or more body parts), chest and back pain, pain extremities, epistaxis (bleeding from nose), muscle spasms, joint swelling, abnormal LFTs, raised creatinine kinase, ALT and CPK levels, hyperglycemia (high blood glucose), nasopharyngitis (swelling of nasal passages and back of throat, commonly known as cold) etc. Immune mediated necrotising myopathy (autoimmune muscle disease relatively severe proximal weakness) is also reported.

When not to use:

Pregnancy This medicine is contraindicated in pregnant females. Consult your doctor before using this medicine. LactationAtorvastatin is not recommended for use by lactating females since it can have adverse effects on a nursing baby. Lactating females should consult their doctor before using Atorvastatin.DrivingDrive vehicles with caution. LiverPeople with liver diseases should consult their doctors before using Atorvastatin.KidneyPeople with kidney diseases should consult their doctors before using Atorvastatin.AlcoholAvoid drinking alcohol while taking Atorvastatin because it raises the risk of liver disease.

Disease Area:

Lipid lowering drug