Atorica is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.” Atorica reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
Atorica is used to treat high cholesterol, and to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.
Atorica is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Atorica-10 Tablet 15's may cause a breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition usually occurs in the elderly, people with kidney disease, and poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underActive thyroid). Atorica-10 Tablet 15's should not be prescribed to children less than 10 years of age. You should contact a doctor before if you have had an allergic reaction to Atorica-10 Tablet 15's, have liver problem (jaundice, liver cirrohosis), or kidney problems, pregnant or planning to get pregnant, breastfeeding, have severe lung disease, have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than 2 servings of alcohol per day and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia) and damaged muscle tissue (rhabdomyolysis).
Medicine Interaction: If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Atorica 10 Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Atorica 10 Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Antacids,
Aprepitant,
Azole antifungals,
Colchicine,
Cyclosporine,
Diltiazem,
Grapefruit,
Macrolide antibiotics,
Niacin,
Protease inhibitors.
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.
kidney problems - little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath,
liver problems - Nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) or
signs of a stroke - sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance.
muscle or joint pain,
diarrhea or
upset stomach.
How to Store it: Store protected from light and moisture at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
Over Dose: Store protected from light and moisture at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
Precautions: Store protected from light and moisture at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
Missed Dose: Store protected from light and moisture at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
