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aztOR 10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

aztOR 10 Tablet is widely prescribed and regarded as safe for long-term use when taken as per the doctor’s advice. It can be taken with or without food, at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping the medicine may increase cholesterol levels, thereby raising the risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to check your cholesterol levels regularly. This medicine works best when combined with a healthy diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight. Avoid foods high in fat while taking this medicine.

Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, muscle pain (especially with long-term use), and joint pain. These effects are usually mild and temporary. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you notice yellowing of the eyes or unexplained muscle pain.

aztOR 10 Tablet should not be used in patients with liver disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it, as it may harm the baby. Diabetic patients should monitor blood sugar levels closely, as this medicine can slightly increase them. Liver function tests may be done before and during treatment.

Uses of aztOR Tablet

• Prevention of heart attack

• High cholesterol

• High triglycerides

Benefits of aztOR Tablet
By lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, aztOR 10 Tablet reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It helps keep blood vessels clear and supports long-term heart health. Continue taking it even if you feel well.

Common Side Effects

• Indigestion

• Diarrhea

• Joint pain

• Nausea

• Pain in limbs

• Urinary tract infection

• Abnormal liver function tests

How to Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. It can be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day.

How it Works
aztOR 10 Tablet is a statin that blocks an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) needed by the body to make cholesterol. It lowers “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while increasing “good” cholesterol (HDL).

Safety Advice

• Alcohol: Use with caution. Consult your doctor before drinking alcohol.

• Pregnancy: Unsafe; may harm the developing baby.

• Breastfeeding: Unsafe; may cause toxicity in infants.

• Driving: Safe; does not affect alertness.

• Kidney: Safe; no dose adjustment usually needed.

• Liver: Use with caution. Not recommended in severe or active liver disease.

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double up to make up for a missed dose.