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About Alten F 10/80 Tablet

ATORVASTATIN+FENOFIBRATE is a combination of drugs composed of Atorvastatin & Fenofibrate both of which lower the levels of cholesterol and bad lipids( triglyceride ) in blood, primarily used for prevention of heart diseases & blood vessel blockage. Atorvastatin belongs to a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins, substance that blocks an enzyme needed by the body to make cholesterol and lowers the amount of cholesterol) whereas fenofibrate belongs to a group of medication called 'fibric acid derivatives' or 'fibrates'. Atorvastatin and fenofibrate are used in such circumstances in which level of fats in blood are not controlled by single drug alone.  Hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia is a condition in which there is a high level of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or bad cholesterol and a decreased level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol. Increased level of bad cholesterol leads to a high risk of heart attack and stroke in future, especially in patients with heart disease. 

Uses of Alten F 10/80 Tablet

• Prevention of heart attack and stroke.
• Coronary artery disease (plaque (cholesterol ) buildup in the wall of the arteries that supply blood to the heart).
• Hypercholesterolemia (presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood).

Medicinal Benefits of Alten F 10/80 Tablet

ATORVASTATIN+FENOFIBRATE taken with dietary measures helps in the treatment of high cholesterol and prevention of life-threatening conditions to heart especially for heart patients when initial dietary measures fail to lower cholesterol. It helps in lowering the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the level of good cholesterol (HDL) in the state of dyslipidemia or hyperlipidemia. ATORVASTATIN+FENOFIBRATE also lower the amount of fat or cholesterol deposition (plaque) in the arteries of the heart thereby reducing the chance of having heart attack or stroke in future.

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water with or without food. It is usually taken once a day. However, try to take your tablet at the same time every day. Do not chew or crush it.

Side Effects of Alten F 10/80 Tablet

• Muscle pain, muscle weakness, joint pain, back pain.
• Stuffy/runny nose, nose bleeds,  headache, blurred vision.
• Increased liver enzymes.
• Allergic reactions.
• hyperglycaemia (excess of glucose in the bloodstream).
• Constipation, nausea, diarrhea.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

A patient should consult a doctor before taking ATORVASTATIN+FENOFIBRATE if a patient has had a previous stroke with bleeding into the brain or have small pockets of fluid in the brain from previous strokes, has kidney problems. has under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), has repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains, has a personal history or family history of muscle problems, has previous muscular problems during treatment with other lipid-lowering medicines (e.g. other ‘-statin’ or ‘-fibrate’ medicines),  drinks a large amount of alcohol, has a history of liver disease, is older than 70 years,  has diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes, that is not well controlled or has problems with certain proteins in your blood.