Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate (Atorlip-F 10+145 mg)

Description of the drug

Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate are the two main active ingredients present in the drug Atorlip-F 10+145 mg. This drug is usually prescribed to decrease the levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is helpful in increasing the blood level of good cholesterol i.e. high-density lipoprotein or (HDL).

Indications and Usage

Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate acts as a cholesterol blocker and thus reduces the levels of bad cholesterol or Low-density lipoprotein (LDL). This drug keeps a balanced check to control the levels of total cholesterol (total- C), LDL, Apo lipoprotein B (Apo-B), triglycerides (TG), and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (nonHDL-C). This medicine is highly effective to treat hyperlipidaemia and hypercholesterolemia. This drug has very little or no effect to treat cardiovascular disorders.

Dosage and Administration

1. Recommended dosage

The recommended dose of Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate for adults is 10 mg to be consumed once everyday. This drug can be taken with or without food. However, the patient should be kept strictly on lipid lowering diets during the course of medication.

2. Mode of administration

Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate is available in the form of a tablet and this makes it easier to be consumed orally with sufficient amount of water. Completely swallow this medicine with water. Do not chew it.

3. Missed dose

If you forget to take your medication, do take it as soon as you remember it. In the case of any complications please contact your doctor immediately.

4. Overdose

In case if you take an extra dose, consult your doctor and do as instructed.

Forms and Strengths

Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate is available in the form of a tablet and is applicable to following strength:

 Atorlip-F 10+145 mg

You can buy Atorlip-F 10+145 mg tablets online from our website at a very reasonable price.

Contraindications

Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate drug is reported to contraindicate in the following cases:

 Liver disorders with high levels of transaminase enzyme
 Anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions
 Patients with pre-existing gall bladder disorders
 Pregnant and lactating women
 Children below 15 years of age
 Kidney disorders
 Cancer and tumour patients

Warnings and Precautions

 You should give all the relevant information related to your medical background to the doctor. Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate has been reported to cause severe hypersensitive reactions in some cases
 Please consult your doctor before taking Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate tablets along with other medications. This may lead to allergic reactions and other severe complications
 Please use this drug as prescribed and instructed. Any alteration in the dosage without informing your doctor can be life threatening
 Special care should be taken when this medication is prescribed to patients with history of liver ailments, low blood pressure, and seizures
 Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages when you are taking this drug. Alcohol can alter the working mechanism of this drug
 This drug can make you feel sleepy or dizzy. Do not drive after taking this medication
 You should check your blood cholesterol level frequently after regular intervals while you are consuming this medicine

When you Atorlip-F 10+145 mg online from our website reliablerxpharmacy.com, make a note of all the instructions mentioned here and follow them strictly.

Side effects:

Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate are known to have severe complications and some of the below-mentioned side effects: 

 Gastritis
 Muscle pain and spasm
 Sleepiness and dizziness
 Hyperglycemia
 Pruritis
 Insomnia
 Loss of appetite
 Constipation or diarrhoea
 Flatulence
 Nausea
 Joint oedema
 Liver disorders
 Abnormal blood sugar levels
 Mood swings
 Bleeding nose
 Change of vision
 Urinary tract infections
 Kidney disorders
 Skin problems
 Fever

Drug interactions

The drug Atorlip-F is reported to interact with several drugs like:

 Colestipol – reduces the blood serum level
 Digoxin – increases the steady-state plasma levels
 Erythromycin – high risk of myopathy
 Estradiol – increases the blood plasma levels
 Cyclosporine/ Niacin – increases the risk of myopathy
 Antacids – decreases the Atorvastatin levels

Ingredients

Atorlip-F 10+145 mg contains the following main active ingredients:

 Atorvastatin - 10 mg
 Fenofibrate - 145 mg

This drug is also called as statin and acts as a selective and competitive inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme is necessary for converting the sterol precursors into cholesterol. Fenofibrate acts as an active metabolite and increases the rate at which lipolysis occurs in the body. This action of Fenofibrate helps in the filtering of triglyceride particles from the blood plasma.

Storage:

 Store this drug under room temperature and away from heat and moisture
 Keep Propranolol away from the reach of pets and children
 Do not refrigerate the medicine

Manufacturer:

This drug is manufactured by one of the leading multinational pharmaceutical Indian company, Cipla. This Indian based company is one of the top biotechnology giants that uses innovative technologies for various drug discovery programs.