Atchol is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.” Atchol 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).
Atchol 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.
Atchol is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Atchol 20 Tablet 10'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). Atchol 20 Tablet 10'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 Atchol 20 Tablet 10'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: This medicine may have interaction with antibiotics (like cephalexin, tetracycline, gentamicin), antifungals (like miconazole, fluconazole, and ketoconazole), HIV medicines (like abacavir, retrovir, and tenofovir), hepatitis C medicines (like ribavirin, elbasvir), anti-arthritis pills (cyclosporin), heart rate-controlling pills (amiodarone) and anti-hypertensive drugs (like verapamil, diltiazem).
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Signs of an allergic reaction to Atchol: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, Atchol can cause a condition that 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.
Also call your doctor at once if you have:
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.
Common Atchol side effects may include:
muscle or joint pain,
diarrhea or
upset stomach.
How to Store it: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
Over Dose: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
Precautions: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
Missed Dose: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
