food interaction for Symtor Tablet
alcohol interaction for Symtor Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Symtor Tablet
lactation interaction for Symtor Tablet
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Symtor 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Symtor 4mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Symtor 4mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Symtor 4mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Symtor 4mg Tablet
Atorvastatin(4mg)
Symtor tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and heart attack.
How symtor tablet works
Symtor 4mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects of symtor tablet
Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Increased glucose level in blood, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood, Joint pain, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Nausea, Pain in extremities, Urinary tract infection, Abnormal liver function tests, General discomfort, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Muscle damage, Rhabdomyolysis, Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy
SUBSTITUTES FOR Symtor Tablet
No substitutes foundExpert advice FOR Symtor Tablet
- In general, Atorvastatin is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Atorvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Atorvastatin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Symtor 4mg Tablet
Atorvastatin
Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Total cholesterol is determined by the total amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol. Bad cholesterol can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. High levels of triglycerides are also harmful to you.
Q. Can Symtor 4mg Tablet cause muscle problems or muscle injury?
Yes, taking Symtor 4mg Tablet can cause muscle problems or muscle injury. This is because of the reduced oxygen supply to the muscle cells which leads to fatigue, muscle pain, tenderness, or muscle weakness. The soreness may be significant enough to interfere with your daily activities. Do not take it lightly and consult your doctor to know about ways to prevent this and to avoid making it worse.
Q. Is Symtor 4mg Tablet used for lowering cholesterol?
Symtor 4mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which lowers the level of lipids or fats. Symtor 4mg Tablet is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes fail to lower the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, Symtor 4mg Tablet can also be used to reduce such risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal. You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.