atq tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is atq tablet used for?
ATQ Tablet (Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Atorvastatin (10mg) + Coenzyme Q10 (10mg), which Atorvastatin competitively inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synt. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10
- Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ atq tablet Uses & Benefits
Hyperlipidemia (primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia), prevention of cardiovascular events, adjunct to diet and lifestyle modifications; Coenzyme Q10 supplementation to reduce statin-induced myopathy.
Off-label uses: Polycystic ovary syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy (atorvastatin); Coenzyme Q10 for heart failure, migraine prophylaxis, neurodegenerative diseases.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10 |
| Brand Name | ATQ Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin) + Coenzyme Q10 Supplement |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Atorvastatin competitively inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synthesis; Coenzyme Q10 acts as an electron carrier in the mitochondrial respiratory chain and antioxidant.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take atq tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of atq tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nasopharyngitis
- Arthralgia
- Diarrhea
- Pain in extremity
- Urinary tract infection
- Dyspepsia
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Myopathy
- Hepatotoxicity (elevated transaminases, hepatitis)
- Hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- New-onset diabetes (increase in HbA1c)
- Hemorrhagic stroke (in patients with prior stroke)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Interstitial lung disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Tendon rupture
- Gynecomastia
- Cognitive impairment (reversible)
- Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., itraconazole) | Major | Increased atorvastatin plasma concentration, risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis |
| Grapefruit juice | Major | Increases atorvastatin exposure; avoid |
| Cyclosporine | Major | Increased atorvastatin levels; risk of toxicity |
| Gemfibrozil | Major | Increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR; monitor closely |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Slight increase in digoxin levels |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced atorvastatin absorption; separate by 2 hours |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin)
- Grapefruit juice
- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrozil
- Fibrates
- Niacin (lipid-lowering doses)
- HIV protease inhibitors
- Boceprevir
- Telaprevir
โก Moderate Interactions
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
- Oral contraceptives
- Antacids
- Colchicine
- Daptomycin
- Fusidic acid
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Vitamin K antagonists (minor effect)
- Ranolazine
- Amiodarone
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice increases atorvastatin levels; avoid consumption. Coenzyme Q10 absorption enhanced with fatty meals.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase hepatotoxicity risk; limit consumption.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Active liver disease, unexplained persistent transaminase elevations, pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to any component, concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine, gemfibrozil).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Lipid profile (LDL, HDL, triglycerides), liver function tests (ALT, AST) at baseline and periodically, CPK if muscle symptoms occur, renal function, signs of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; atorvastatin excreted in milk; Coenzyme Q10 safety unknown.
๐ Overdose Management
No specific antidote; symptomatic and supportive care. Monitor liver function and CPK levels. Hemodialysis not effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.