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DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Atorvastatin
- Manufactured by : Healthtek (Pvt.) Ltd
- Drug Strength : 10mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 10s
- Product SKU : dis_24321
Atorvastatin:10mg | Lipid-regulating drugs /Anti-atheromas
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Healthtek Product Form : TabletPack Size : 10sIngredients : Atorvastatin:10mgGeneric Category : Lipid-regulating drugs /Anti-atheromas
How it works
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s is a drug that acts on an enzyme responsible for the production of cholesterol in the blood. Thus, the level of cholesterol produced in the blood gets reduced over time.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s
- Cough severe
- Difficulty in swallowing severe
- Diarrhea severe
- Impaired liver function
- Joint pain severe
- Muscle pain severe
- Runny Nose
- Difficulty in breathing
- Insomnia rare
Uses of DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s
What is it prescribed for?
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Primary Hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s is used in the lowering of abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood.
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Mixed Dyslipidemia
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s is used to reduce high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood (main constituents of body fat in humans and other animals, as well as vegetable fat). It also increases the levels of high density cholesterol.
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Hypertriglyceridemia
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s is used in the lowering of triglycerides in the blood.
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Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s is also used in the management of blood cholesterol and lipid levels in cases where the condition is inherited.
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Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s is used in the prevention of stroke and heart attack if you are at risk due to conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease etc. It is also used in people who don't have an active disease but are exposed to multiple risk factors like smoking, age, family history of occurrence etc.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The effect can be observed within 3 to 5 days of administration.
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Duration of Effect
The medicine remains active in the body for 3 to 4 days after onset of action.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.
When not to use?
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Liver disease
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s is not recommended for use in patients with active liver disease indicated by high levels of Transaminase in the body.
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Allergy
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to this medicine.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.
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Cognitive impairment
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s may cause forgetfulness, memory loss, and confusion in some patients. These symptoms usually disappear gradually once the use of the medicine is discontinued.
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Increase in blood sugar levels
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s may cause an increase in the blood glucose levels along with an increase in the Glycated Hemoglobin levels. It is recommended to closely monitor the blood glucose levels. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
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Muscle degradation in elderly
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s may cause muscle breakdown along with symptoms such as severe tiredness and weakness, especially in the elderly patients. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Heavy alcohol consumption
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s may cause liver and kidney related problems if you consume alcohol very frequently in large quantities while on treatment with this medicine.
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Liver impairment
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s may cause moderate to severe liver impairment. The risk of fatal liver failure is very high in patients with an active liver disease.
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Rhabdomyolysis
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s may cause a fatal condition where the muscles in the body are degraded and substances are released into the blood which could damage the kidneys as well.
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Stroke
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s may cause damaging side effects if you have had a stroke in recent times or are recovering from it. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered in such cases under your doctor's supervision.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.
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Overdose
It is recommended to discontinue the medication and contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Clarithromycin severe
- Erythromycin severe
- Azithromycin moderate
- Atazanavir severe
- Cyclosporine severe
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severe
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s should be used with extreme caution in patients with an active liver disease. The dosage has to be suitably adjusted and clinical monitoring of liver function is necessary. It is recommended to discontinue the medicine if the liver function is abnormal even after reducing the dosage.
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severe
Any incidence of a muscle disorder either previous or active should be reported to the doctor. The dosage needs to be very carefully adjusted in such cases. Clinical monitoring may be required in some cases. Any symptoms like muscle pain, weakness should be reported especially if it is accompanied by fever and unease.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with cognitive impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the patient for any changes in mood or behavior is recommended. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus due to the increased risk of altered blood sugar levels. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
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Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended while taking DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s. Signs and symptoms like muscle pain and weakness, fever, and chills, swelling of joints, skin rash, nausea, vomiting should be reported to the doctor.
General Instructions
DEROT 10mg Tablet 10s should be taken as instructed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be more or less than prescribed and the duration should be as instructed by the doctor. Any instance of side effect should be reported to the doctor.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Atorvastatin [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/atorvastatin-23-api [cited 31 August 2019]. 7 May 2018
- pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Atorvastatin [Internet]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/60823 [cited 31 August 2019]. 2019-08-24
- medlineplus.gov - Atorvastatin [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a600045.html [cited 31 August 2019]. 22 July 2019
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=901550e6-22be-68c9-eb86-f85a9c9dd998 [cited 31 August 2019]. April 30, 2019
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