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Introduction to DISPITOR 20MG TABLET
DISPITOR 20MG TABLET contains Atorvastatin which belongs to the group of medicines called Lipid-lowering drugs. It is used to reduce elevated high blood cholesterol levels (hyperlipidaemia) in patients when diet and lifestyle changes does not result in an adequate response.
Hyperlipidaemia is a condition characterized by increased levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in the blood. If left untreated, these fat particles deposits in the blood vessels and hinders blood supply to vital organs which may lead to various problems such as heart attack or stroke.
By reducing blood cholesterol levels, DISPITOR 20MG TABLET can also prevent the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina or related health problems. DISPITOR 20MG TABLET can be used both in adults and in children (aged 10 years or above).
Along with the treatment, you must follow a cholesterol-lowering diet, lifestyle changes and regular physical activity as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. Avoid consuming alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking DISPITOR 20MG TABLET as it may make DISPITOR 20MG TABLET less effective.
Before taking DISPITOR 20MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any lung, liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, thyroid problems or a family history of muscle disorders.
Talk to your doctor before taking DISPITOR 20MG TABLET if you are already taking any antibiotics (such as fusidic acid) to treat any existing infections. Do not take DISPITOR 20MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting your doctor.
USES OF DISPITOR 20MG TABLET
- Treats high blood cholesterol levels
- Prevents the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina or related health problems
HOW DISPITOR 20MG TABLET WORKS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS OF DISPITOR 20MG TABLET
COMMON
- Inflammation of the nasal passages
- Throat pain, nose bleeds
- Allergic reactions
- Increase in blood sugar levels
- Increase in blood creatine kinase
- Headache
- Nausea, constipation, indigestion, diarrhoea
- Joint pain, muscle pain and back pain
- Liver problems
UNCOMMON
- Anorexia (loss of appetite)
- Weight gain
- Dizziness
- Having nightmares, insomnia
- Tingling sensation
- Decreased sensation of pain or touch
- Changes in the sense of taste
- Loss of memory
- Blurring of vision
- Ringing in the ears followed by vomiting
- Bloating, abdominal pain
- Neck pain, muscle fatigue
- Fatigue, feeling unwell, weakness, chest pain
- Swelling especially in the ankles (oedema)
- Raised temperature
RARE
- Visual disturbance
- Unexpected bleeding or bruising
- Cholestasis (yellowish discolouration of the skin and whites of the eyes)
- Tendon injury
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Liver
Alcohol
Driving
Before taking DISPITOR 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- Have an unexplained muscle pain
- Had any muscle problems in the past
- Have improper functioning of the thyroid gland
- Have personal or family history of muscle problems
- Are alcoholic
- Have diabetes
- Are overweight
- Have a previous history of stroke with bleeding the brain
- Have small holes or pockets in the brain due to a previous stroke
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