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Unitor 10 Tablet 15's is used in the treatment of high cholesterol. It contains Atorvastatin, which works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the arteries walls and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Thereby, it helps prevent heart diseases such as heart attacks and strokes in the future. In some cases, you may experience allergic reactions, hyperglycaemia (excess of glucose in the bloodstream), headache, vision blurred, pain, constipation, nausea, diarrhoea, muscle spasms, joint swelling, and back pain. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

ATORVASTATIN-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Unilex Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Unitor 10 Tablet 15's

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's belongs to a class of medications called statins to treat raised cholesterol levels in our body. Unitor 10 Tablet 15's helps lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol in the blood and increase the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol. Dyslipidaemia is the deposition of unhealthy fat (lipid) levels in the blood. In this condition, there is always a high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or bad cholesterol), triglycerides (TG) and a low level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or good cholesterol). 

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's contains 'Atorvastatin' which works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the arteries walls and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Unitor 10 Tablet 15's helps to decrease the production of cholesterol that may build up in the blood vessels (arteries) of the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Lowering cholesterol levels helps prevent heart diseases such as heart attacks and strokes in the future. Unitor 10 Tablet 15's can also be prescribed for people with a family history of raised cholesterol in coronary heart disease or long-term health conditions of type 1, type 2 diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis.

The prescribed dose of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's is daily once a day at the same time. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. You can take Unitor 10 Tablet 15's with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. In a few cases, you may experience allergic reactions, hyperglycaemia (excess of glucose in the bloodstream), headache, vision blurred, pain, constipation, nausea, diarrhoea, muscle spasms, joint swelling, and back pain. Most of these side effects of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Consult your doctor immediately if you have yellowing eye/skin (jaundice), dark urine, or repeated unexplained muscular pain.

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's may cause a breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition usually occurs in the elderly, people with kidney disease, and poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Unitor 10 Tablet 15's should not be prescribed to children less than ten years of age. You should contact a doctor before if you have had an allergic reaction to Unitor 10 Tablet 15's, have liver or kidney problems, pregnant or planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have severe lung disease, have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than two servings of alcohol per day and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia). The efficiency of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's can be increased by taking low-fat or cholesterol-containing food and drinks.

Uses of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's

Treatment of High cholesterol

Medicinal Benefits

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's taken with dietary measures helps treat high cholesterol, especially for heart patients when initial dietary measures fail to lower cholesterol. It helps lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the level of good cholesterol (HDL) in the state of dyslipidaemia or hyperlipidaemia. Unitor 10 Tablet 15's is considered more effective compared to other statins. Unitor 10 Tablet 15's also lowers the amount of fat or cholesterol deposition (plaque) in the heart's arteries, thereby reducing the chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the future.

Side Effects of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's

  • Headache
  • Blurred Vision
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Hyperglycaemia (Excess glucose in the bloodstream)
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Joint Swelling
  • Back Pain

Directions for Use

Swallow Unitor 10 Tablet 15's as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's may cause a breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition usually occurs in the elderly, people with kidney disease, and poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Unitor 10 Tablet 15's should not be prescribed to children less than ten years of age. You should contact a doctor before if you have had an allergic reaction to Unitor 10 Tablet 15's, have a liver problem (jaundice, liver cirrhosis), or kidney problems, are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have severe lung disease, have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than two servings of alcohol per day and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia) and damaged muscle tissue (rhabdomyolysis).

Therapeutic Class

ANTILIPEMICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AtorvastatinPosaconazole
Critical
AtorvastatinSimeprevir
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try aromatherapy, yoga, meditation to help relax your body and mind.
  • Try to do breathing exercises to get more oxygen.
  • Eat a healthy diet especially rich in soluble fibre like beans, legumes, whole grain, flax, apples, and citrus fruits.
  • Try to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats that can reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol quickly like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts contain lots of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so it’s beneficial to eat them regularly.
  • Try to adopt a Mediterranean-style diet rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and fish, and low in red meat and most dairy.
  • Try to give priority to more fruits and veggies in your daily meal as these contain antioxidants which help to lower LDL.
  • Minimize the intake of added sugar. The American Heart Association (ADA) recommends, one should not eat more than 100 calories (25 grams) of added sugar for women and children, and no more than 150 calories (37.5 grams) for men every day.
  • American Heart Association recommends that sodium chloride (table salt) should intake not exceed more than 2,300 mg per day as part of a healthy eating pattern.
  • As a precautionary measure, do not consume alcohol and quit smoking.

Habit Forming

No

How Unitor 10 Tablet 15's Works

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's contains 'Atorvastatin' which works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the arteries walls and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Unitor 10 Tablet 15's helps to decrease the production of cholesterol that may build up in the blood vessels (arteries) of the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Lowering cholesterol levels helps prevent heart diseases such as heart attacks and strokes in the future. Unitor 10 Tablet 15's can also be prescribed for people with a family history of raised cholesterol in coronary heart disease or long-term health conditions of type 1, type 2 diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis.

What if I have taken an overdose of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not drink too much while taking this medicine. drinking a lot of alcohol you may more likely to get muscle and liver side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's is not recommended during pregnancy. Contact your doctor before taking Unitor 10 Tablet 15's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Breastfeeding is not recommended. Contact your doctor before taking Unitor 10 Tablet 15's.

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Driving

Unsafe

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's has negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's is not indicated in the treatment of patients below the age of 10 years.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 38/455 (New No. 63/2503), Ground Floor, Near Manoramma Junction, Near Metro Pillar No.755, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi-682016
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FAQs

Unitor 10 Tablet 15's is used to treat high cholesterol. It helps lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol in the blood and increase the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol.
Yes. Muscle weakness can be the long-term side effect of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's. You may have muscle fatigue or muscle pain which affects your daily activity. Try to contact the doctor if you have muscle weakness or fatigue.
No, there's no evidence that atorvastatin is addictive.
Unitor 10 Tablet 15's can raise your blood sugar a little. If you already have type 2 diabetes, please consult your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dosage of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's.
There's no strong evidence to suggest that taking Unitor 10 Tablet 15's will reduce fertility in either men or women. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor before taking it if you're likely to get pregnant or pregnant.
Increase your daily diet with fibre, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish, and cut saturated fat as well. Stop smoking and drinking and try to work out every day as well.
No, you should not stop taking Unitor 10 Tablet 15's without consulting your doctor. Please take advice from the doctor before quitting.
Yoghurt is a probiotic that can help lower the raised cholesterol level if taken with Unitor 10 Tablet 15's. Yoghurt eaters have a better metabolic profile than those who don't eat yoghurt.
There is no firm clinical evidence that states that intake of Unitor 10 Tablet 15's causes harm to the baby. However, Unitor 10 Tablet 15's passes into the breast milk and may harm the baby. So, you should consult a doctor if you are a nursing mother and taking Unitor 10 Tablet 15's.
People affected with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), muscle weakness, joint pain, kidney disease, diabetes, liver disease, uncontrolled epilepsy, high or low potassium level, or severely low blood pressure.

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