Atrostat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Atrostat have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Atrostat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Atrostat include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Atrostat can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Atrostat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Atrostat has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Atrostat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Atrostat is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Atrostat are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Atrostat may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Atrostat is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Atrostat is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atrostat is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atrostat safe for pregnant women?
Atrostat should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Atrostat safe during breastfeeding?
Atrostat may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atrostat on the Kidneys?
Atrostat can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Atrostat on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Atrostat. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Atrostat on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Atrostat on the heart have been reported.
Atrostat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atrostat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atrostat habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Atrostat has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Atrostat since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Atrostat should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Atrostat is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atrostat
Atrostat may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atrostat
Consuming Atrostat with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Atrostat is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Atrostat should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Atrostat is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
No, use of Atrostat does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Yes, Atrostat might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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