Aztor 10 Tablet

• Aztor 10 Tablet is used in the treatment of high cholesterol

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Aztor Indigestion Diarrhea Joint pain Nausea Pain in extremities Urinary tract infection Abnormal liver function tests

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aztor 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• How Aztor Tablet works Aztor 10 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).

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  Alcohol:

  Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Aztor 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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  Driving:

  Aztor 10 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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  Kidney:

  Aztor 10 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aztor 10 Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

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  Liver:

  Aztor 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aztor 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Aztor 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

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  Pregnancy:

  Aztor 10 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.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Aztor 10 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.