TG-Tor 20 Tablet is used for High cholesterol, Dyslipidemia, Cardiovascular disease, Prevention of atherosclerotic stroke, Prevention of heart attack and other conditions. TG-Tor 20 Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
TG-Tor 20 Tablet contains Atorvastatin as an Active ingredient.
TG-Tor 20 Tablet works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and reduces triglycerides levels in the blood.
Detailed information related to TG-Tor 20 Tablet’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: TG-Tor 20 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). TG-Tor 20 Tablet 15's should not be prescribed to children less than 10 years of age. You should contact a doctor before if you have had an allergic reaction to TG-Tor 20 Tablet 15's, have liver problem (jaundice, liver cirrohosis), or kidney problems, pregnant or planning to get pregnant, breastfeeding, have severe lung disease, have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than 2 servings of alcohol per day and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia) and damaged muscle tissue (rhabdomyolysis).
Medicine Interaction: If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of TG-Tor 20 Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. TG-Tor 20 Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Antacids
Aprepitant
Azole antifungals
Colchicine
Cyclosporine
Diltiazem
Grapefruit
Macrolide antibiotics
Niacin
Protease inhibitors
Drug Schedule: Schedule G Prescription Drug
Side Effects: The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of TG-Tor 20 Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Myopathy
Joint pain
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Muscle pain
Nausea
TG-Tor 20 Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.
How to Store it: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C, Protected from light and moisture.
Over Dose: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C, Protected from light and moisture.
Precautions: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C, Protected from light and moisture.
Missed Dose: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C, Protected from light and moisture.
