At whatever point you take in excess of one prescription, or blend it with specific nourishments or refreshments, you're in danger of a medication cooperation. 

Association with Disease 

Diabetes Moderate 

Prior to taking this prescription, illuminate the specialist in the event that you are experiencing diabetes. Standard blood glucose tests are to be made and fitting eating routine ought to be kept up. 

Rhabdomyolysis Major 

Any indications of muscle agony, delicacy or shortcoming ought to be accounted for to the specialist. Advise the specialist in the event that you have any history of muscle issue. 

Communication with Alcohol 

Liquor 

Communication with liquor is obscure. It is fitting to counsel your specialist before utilization. 

Communication with Lab Test 

Lab 

Data not accessible. 

Communication with Food 

Nourishment 

Data not accessible. 

Communication with Medicine 

Cyclosporine Major 

You may have muscle agony, delicacy, and dull shaded pee if these prescriptions are taken together. Educate the specialist on the off chance that you are taking these medications together. Proper portion alterations are to be made under the specialist's supervision. 

Colchicine Major 

You may encounter stomach torment, looseness of the bowels, muscle torment, and deadness in hands and feet if these drugs are taken together. This connection will probably occur in the elderly populace with prior kidney sickness. Normal kidney work tests ought to be performed if coadministration is vital. Proper portion changes or substitution of the medication ought to be done under the specialist's supervision. 

Atazanavir Major 

The danger of liver and muscle damage is increasingly if these meds are taken together. Advise the specialist in the event that you encounter fever, joint agony, weariness, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. The association will probably occur in the event that you have a prior kidney illness. Substitution of the prescription ought to be done under the specialist's supervision. 

Gemfibrozil Major 

The danger of muscle damage may increment if these drugs are taken together. Educate the specialist on the off chance that you encounter muscle agony, delicacy or shortcoming. Proper portion changes or substitution of the drug ought to be done under specialist's watch.

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Are there any missed dose instructions?

The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

Are there any overdose instructions?

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

Aztor 20 MG Tablet

Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

Atostat 20 MG Tablet

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Lilo 20 MG Tablet

Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Atoritic 20 MG Tablet

Wockhardt Ltd

Eternex 20 MG Tablet

Alembic Ltd

How long is the duration of effect?

This medicine is excreted largely through feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 57 to 76 hours.

What is the onset of action?

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 3 to 5 hours.

Are there any pregnancy warnings?

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

In addition to its intended effect, Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Muscle pain Major Rare

Tenderness Major Rare

Weakness Major Rare

Headache Minor Common

Joint pain Minor Common

Acid or sour stomach Minor Less Common

Diarrhea Minor Less Common

Excessive air or gas in stomach Minor Less Common

Blood in urine Minor Less Common

Redness of the skin especially on the face and neck Minor Less Common

Allergy

Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known history of allergy to it.

Liver damage

Avoid taking this medicine if you are suffering from a liver disease or if there is any abnormality in the liver function tests.

Hyperlipidemia

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet is used to treat Hyperlipidemia, which is a condition characterized by high levels of lipids in the blood.

Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia which is a genetic disorder characterized by the improper breakdown of lipids, causing accumulation of lipids in the body.

Hypertriglyceridemia

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia which is a type of fat found in the blood which increases the risk of heart diseases.

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia which is a genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels.

Prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet is used to reduce the incidence of heart attacks by reducing the levels of bad cholesterol in the body.

Prevention of Stroke

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet is used to reduce the incidence of stroke by reducing the levels of bad cholesterol in the body.

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet has a place with a gathering of medications known as statins. It diminishes the level of low thickness lipoprotein or awful cholesterol in the body. It additionally helps in restoring different conditions like narrowing of conduits that emerges because of elevated cholesterol levels in the body. It can likewise decrease the measure of liver fat in the body. This medication is additionally used to bring down the danger of stroke, heart assault or coronary heart illnesses. 

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet has a place with a gathering of medications known as statins. It lessens the level of low thickness lipoprotein or terrible cholesterol in the body. It additionally helps in relieving different conditions like narrowing of courses that emerges because of the elevated cholesterol levels in the body. It can likewise diminish the measure of liver fat in the body. This medication is additionally used to bring down the danger of stroke, heart assault or coronary heart maladies. 

Utilization of Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet must be according to coordinated by the specialist. It is accessible in tablet shape. It is likewise vital to take standard portion of Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet for best outcomes. Be that as it may on the off chance that you have missed a portion, dont endeavor to remunerate it by taking an additional portion with the following one. That is to a great degree hurtful to the body. It is hurtful to utilize Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet on the off chance that you are experiencing any liver illnesses. Likewise, this medication isn't allowed to be utilized by anybody beneath the age of 10 years. A pregnant lady or somebody intending to get pregnant ought not take this medication. You ought to likewise counsel with your specialist in regards to the admission of this medication on the off chance that you are experiencing kidney infection or experiencing dialysis. Some different conditions that require the specialists leeway are: in the event that you are taking any recommended prescription or diet supplements, on the off chance that you have any sustenance or medication sensitivities, on the off chance that you expend liquor consistently, on the off chance that you are experiencing any sort of muscle issues, on the off chance that you have low circulatory strain, on the off chance that you have diabetes and so forth. 

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet may likewise cause certain symptoms. The basic ones among them are clogging, migraine, stomach torment, shortcoming and so forth. Anyway now and again it may likewise cause some serious symptoms like hypersensitive responses, blood in pee, chest torment, extreme back agony, side effects of liver issues like yellowing of skin or eyes and so forth. On the off chance that these extreme symptoms show up, it is important to look for therapeutic help immediately. 

Atorvastatin 20 MG Tablet ought to be put away at a temperature between 20 to 25 degree celcius. It ought to be avoided warmth, dampness and direct daylight. Fend off the medication from the range of the kids and pets.