ATOZET Tablets - to lower harmful fats and cholesterol

ATOZET is a drug that belongs to a class of medications called “statins” or statins, and ATOZET, along with a proper diet, helps:

Reduce levels of cholesterol and harmful fats (known as LDL) produced by the liver.

•      Increased levels of good or good fats in the blood (known as high-density fats).

•      ATOZET also works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet.

It is worth noting that lowering levels of cholesterol and harmful fats in the blood, and increasing levels of good or good fats, reduces the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

ATOZET In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), exercising and changing some bad habits such as quitting.

ATOZET contains a mixture of two active substances, the first substance is ezetimibe at a fixed concentration of 10 mg in each of the ATOZET products, in addition to atorvastatin, whose concentration varies. ATOZET is available in the following concentrations.

10 mg ezetimibe/10 mg atorvastatin.

10 mg ezetimibe / 20 mg atorvastatin.

10 mg ezetimibe / 40 mg atorvastatin

Indications for use of ATOZET

•      Treats hypercholesterolemia.

•      Treats heart disorders.

•      Chronic heart disease.

When and how to take ATOZET?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the evening.

Dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, age, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

The usual maximum dose of atorvastatin (one of the ingredients in this medicine) is 40 milligrams per day. If you have been directed by your doctor to take more than 40 milligrams of atorvastatin, continue with the same dose. However, talk to him or her right away about the risks and benefits of your higher dose.

Do not increase your dose or take this medicine more than prescribed. Your condition will not improve faster, and the risk of serious side effects may increase.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medicine unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Grapefruit can increase the amount of this medicine in the blood. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

If you also take certain other cholesterol-lowering medications (such as cholestyramine or colestipol), take this product at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after taking these medications. These medications can interact with this product, preventing its full absorption.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time every day. It is important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel sick.

It is very important to continue to follow your doctor's advice about diet and exercise. It may take up to 4 weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug.

Side effects of taking ATOZET

Caution should be taken against taking this drug, as it has some side effects that cause health problems, and we will learn about them today through our article, because many doctors have unanimously agreed not to overdo this drug so that the patient does not experience adverse results that are difficult to treat.

•      The occurrence of some stomach disorders.

•      Severe joint pain.

•      Nose and throat irritation.

•      Chronic diarrhea.

•      persistent dizziness.

•      Severe stomach pain.

•      Gastrointestinal disorders.

Contraindications to the use of ATOZET

•      This drug can be taken by patients with liver disease, as it has a negative effect on their health.

•      It is forbidden for pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant, as it may have adverse effects on the health of the fetus and may lead to deformities.

•      It is forbidden during breastfeeding because it causes negative health effects for the fetus.

•      It is necessary for each patient to adhere to the dose prescribed by the doctor.

•      The doctor must be aware of all the medicines that are taken in and make sure that they do not cause any health damage when taken with this medicine.

•      Use with caution in the elderly as they are more likely to experience the side effects of this drug.

atozet price

ATOZET 10/10 mg 30 tablets is available at premium Al-Jawaher pharmacies at a price of 191 Saudi riyals