Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2854

USA Brand Name

Caduet, Lipitor+Zetia

Strength

10mg/10mg

Generic Name

Atorvastatin + Ezetimibe

Manufacturer

Zydus Cadila, India

## Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe)

## What Is The Generic Name For Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet:

Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe is the generic version for Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe):

Caduet

Lipitor + Zetia

## About Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe)

Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet contains two active ingredients, Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe, which is used in the treatment of high cholesterol. It is available at all the drugstores, leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Zydus Cadila, India is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength:

Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet contains two active ingredients, Atorvastatin (10 mg) and Ezetimibe (10 mg). It is also available in the various strengths at all the drugstores, leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe):

Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of disease condition like:

Combined hyperlipidemia

## How Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe) Works:

Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe which is used in the treatment of high cholesterol. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine that blocks an enzyme required in the body to make cholesterol. It lowers the “bad” cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises the “good” cholesterol (HDL) in the body. Ezetimibe a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines.

## Before You Use Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe):

Avoid Alcohol completely as it may cause the liver damage

Make sure that you do not have any Liver or Kidney Problems

Make sure that your doctor knows about your health history

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe):

You should not take alcohol

You should avoid driving while taking this medicine

Other Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe):

You should not take Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet if you:

Have allergy to Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe

Have any Liver or Kidney Disorder

Are Pregnant or Conceiving

Do Heavy Alcohol Consumption

Have any Heart Problem like: stroke

Muscles Degradation in Elderly

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Have any other Heart disease

Have any Kidney or Liver disease

Are taking Alcohol or other drugs

Are Pregnant or trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Have Increased Sugar Levels

Have Cognitive Impairment

Have Rhabdomyolysis

## Dosage:

Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet contains, Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe which is used in the treatment of high cholesterol . It is available in various strengths and should be taken as instructed by the Doctor. You can take this medicine with or without food but at a fixed time. Patients are recommended to maintain a strict exercise and diet regimen along with this medicine for the best possible effect.

## How Much Of The Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe) to Be Used:

Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet.

## How To Take The Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe):

Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the Tablet as a whole with water at fixed time. Do not try to chew and crush it. It is always better to take the medicine with or without foodS.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe):

You are always advised to take Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take it in larger or smaller amount or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose:

You must contact your doctor as soon  as possible in case of overdose.

## Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet at a fixed time. A missed dose of Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe):

Difficulty in breathing

Chills and fever

Itching and skin rash

Nausea and Vomiting

Headache

Shortness of breath

Weakness

Stuffy Nose

Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

Cough

Difficulty in swallowing

Diarrhea

Joint pain

Muscle pain

Difficulty in falling or staying asleep

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet. It can produce some unwanted effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on any other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:

Clarithromycin

Erythromycin

Azithromycin

Atazanavir

Cyclosporine

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

Cognitive Impairment

Diabetes

Rhabdomyolysis

Grapefruit juice should be avoided during this medicine course as it may give side effects such as: Fever, Chills, Muscle Pain, Nausea and Weakness, Skin Rash, etc.

## Warning And Precaution:

Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is contraindicated in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Patients with liver impairment

Patients with Cholelithiasis

Diabetic Conditions

Rhabdomyolysis

You should always discuss with your doctor to get best possible treatment

Close monitoring of renal function is recommended in patients taking this medicine due to the increased risk of elevated serum creatinine levels.

This medicine should be used with utmost care due to the risk of a decrease in the hemoglobin, hematocrit, and white blood cell counts while taking this medicine.

It is not recommended for use in children

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of the medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this Tablet before finishing the course on your own.

## Storage:

Store the Atorva E 10 mg/10 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the strip of the Tablets should be intact and Tablets are not damaged while storing.