Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels.

Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, eating a healthy low-fat diet and exercise regularly.

Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and muscle pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or dark stools as it might be symptoms of liver damage. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar level, and liver function while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or high blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of Aztor EZ Tablet

High cholesterol

Side effects of Aztor EZ Tablet

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 EZ

Upper respiratory tract infection
Increased transaminase level in blood
Muscle pain
Nausea

How to use Aztor EZ Tablet

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 EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Aztor EZ Tablet works

Atorvastatin and ezetimibe. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor which prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide better reduction of cholesterol in your body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Aztor EZ Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet for the treatment of high cholesterol.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
It can be taken with or without food.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
You have been prescribed Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet for the treatment of high cholesterol.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
It can be taken with or without food.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.

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Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

High bp around 150/90 sometimes 160/100 in rest also. Medications cardace 1.25 mg 1-0-1 Concor 5mg 0-0-1 Aztor 5mg 0-0-1

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Can increase cardace to 2.5 mg twice daily

Hi, I have been prescribed cap storvas trio 10mg tablets by my doctor and i am unable to find them . what options do i have other than cap Rosura gold 10 mg as an substitute ?? Hi Doctor , can i take Capsule Storva trio 10 mg of sunpharma ?? instead of rosuva gold as per the prescription uploaded . this was prescribed as a replacement for Aztor 20 and clopilet 150 Mg. Pl suggest if its ok

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

Can take ecosprin gold 10

I am type 2 diabetic patient. Taking janumet 50/500 twice per day. Also in reports cholestrol is not in normal range so doctor prescribed aztor 10mg tab one per day. I am also taking D-Rise 60K once in week. I have taken aztor 10mg tablets for ten days after that stop. But I continuely taken Janumet and D-rise. Currently my sugar level reached to normal but some time fasting suger level varies from 106-122 mg/dl. Can I still need to take aztor tablet? When I have to stop D-rise? When I have to stop Janumet? When I have to consult doctor?

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

D rise one monthyAnd continue ur medicine

Age 34, Height 174 cm, Weight 90 kg high day concentration in abdomen & good with double chin for last 15 years Taking Exam 5, Nebicard 5 & Aztor 10 daily Uric Acid level remains high suggest how can I get rid from all these in natural ways

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

If uric acid levels are also high you would need a Prescription medicine for that also. You need to reduce your weight. Other medications need to be continued under a Doctor's follow upGuidelines to loose weight1. Decrease calorie intake by 500- 1000 kcal/day to a level of 800-1800 kcal/day. 2. Take 500 ml of water before each meal 3. 30 - 60 minute of continuous aerobic exercise 5-7 times per week 4. Shorter bouts of exercise of around 10 minutes are associated with better adherence and more weight loss than are longer bouts of exercise 5. 7 - 8 hours of sleep per day. 9 hours of sleep is associated with increased total body weight. Considering the above information it is advised that you enrol yourself in weight loss programme under supervision of a Doctor

High diabetes High cholesterol

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Send reports Need to take medicineAnd what medicine are you taking alreadyA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Iam diabetic for the last 25 years now on Inj Actrapid 18 units 3 times daily with Inj Lantus 20 units daily. Iam taking Janumet 50/500 BD, Volix 0.3 i before lunch. Iam also taking Telma 20, Aztor 10mg, Zyloric 100 and Nurokind LC. one daily each. Please see the attached Blood Reports wherein high CRP levels Low Iron and variations in Limphocytes,Basophils,MCHC etc. are noticed. HB A1C is 6.4 only. Does it require any further investigation or treatment?

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Continue same adjust insulin as per sugar testing

User feedback

Patients taking Aztor EZ 20 mg/10 mg Tablet

Once A Day

98%

Twice A Day

What are you using Aztor EZ Tablet for?

High choleste*

100%

*High cholesterol

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

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