Description
Omnitor 10mg Tablet is a cholesterol-lowering medicine from Cipla GX, containing Atorvastatin 10mg. It belongs to the class of drugs called statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) and is widely prescribed to manage high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications.
How It Works
Atorvastatin in Omnitor 10 works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme responsible for cholesterol synthesis in the liver. This leads to:
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Lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides
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Raising HDL (good cholesterol)
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Reducing the risk of plaque formation in arteries (atherosclerosis)
Medical Uses
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Treatment of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
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Management of mixed dyslipidemia
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Prevention of stroke, heart attack, and cardiovascular diseases in patients with risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, or family history of heart disease
Benefits
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Improves lipid profile (lowers LDL & triglycerides, raises HDL)
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Protects against cardiovascular diseases
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Helps reduce hardening of arteries
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Prevents long-term complications like heart failure or coronary artery disease
Possible Side Effects
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Common: Headache, indigestion, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle pain, nausea
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Rare but serious:
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Muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis)
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Liver enzyme elevation or liver damage
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Severe allergic reactions
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Warnings & Precautions
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Not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Avoid excessive alcohol as it increases risk of liver damage
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Regular monitoring of lipid profile and liver function is recommended during long-term use
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Inform your doctor if you develop unexplained muscle pain or weakness
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Should be taken once daily, preferably at the same time, with or without food
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