Atorkas 10mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
โ ๏ธ Hepatotoxicity Risk
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 01, 2026
What is atorkas 10mg tablet used for?
Atorkas 10mg Tablet contains Atorvastatin (10mg), a statin used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides, and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It works by blocking an enzyme that produces cholesterol in the liver, thereby lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and increasing HDL (good) cholesterol.
- Generic Name: Atorvastatin (10mg)
- Manufacturer: Salas Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ atorkas 10mg tablet Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Atorvastatin (10mg) |
| Brand Name | atorkas 10mg tablet |
| Manufacturer | Salas Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | HMG CoA inhibitors (statins) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take atorkas 10mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
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โ ๏ธ Side Effects of atorkas 10mg tablet
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Nausea
- Pain in extremities
- Urinary tract infection
- Abnormal liver function tests
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Cyclosporine | Major | Increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis |
| Gemfibrozil | Major | Increased risk of myopathy |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
| Erythromycin | Moderate | Increased atorvastatin levels |
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
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๐ Substitutes for atorkas 10mg tablet
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orvas 10 tabletSystopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd โน22.31 69.7% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.