<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>BREASTFEEDING</p>

<p>AZTOR 40MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.</p>

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<p>DRIVING AND USING MACHINES</p>

<p>Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking AZTOR 40MG TABLET.</p>

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<p>ALCOHOL</p>

<p>AZTOR 40MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients who consume large amounts of alcohol. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption while taking AZTOR 40MG TABLET to achieve maximum benefits.</p>

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<p>KIDNEY</p>

<p>GBNKEYWORD] should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.</p>

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<p>LIVER</p>

<p>AZTOR 40MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.</p>

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<p>ALLERGY</p>

<p>Do not take AZTOR 40MG TABLET if you are allergic to Atorvastatin.</p>

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<p>LUNGS</p>

<p>AZTOR 40MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung diseases (such as severe respiratory failure). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.</p>

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<p>HEART DISEASE</p>

<p>AZTOR 40MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.</p>

<h2>OTHERS</h2>

<p>Before taking AZTOR 40MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:</p>

<ul>
<li>Have an unexplained muscle pain</li>
<li>Had any muscle problems in the past</li>
<li>Have improper functioning of the thyroid gland</li>
<li>Have personal or family history of muscle problems</li>
<li>Are alcoholic</li>
<li>Have diabetes</li>
<li>Are overweight</li>
<li>Have a previous history of stroke with bleeding the brain</li>
<li>Have small holes or pockets in the brain due to a previous stroke</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Use in pediatrics:</strong></p>

<p>AZTOR 40MG TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged 10 years or older) only if prescribed by the physician. Your doctor will decide the correct dose of AZTOR 40MG TABLET depending on your child&rsquo;s age, body weight and health condition.</p>

<p><strong>Use in geriatrics:</strong></p>

<p>AZTOR 40MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 70 years or older). Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it.</p>

<h2>INTERACTIONS</h2>

<p><strong>A. Drug - Drug interactions:</strong></p>

<p>Before taking AZTOR 40MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:</p>

<ul>
<li>Medicines used to prevent graft rejection (Ex. cyclosporine)</li>
<li>Medicines used to treat bacterial infection (such as fusidic acid, erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin)</li>
<li>Medicines used to treat fungal infection (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole, posaconazole)</li>
<li>Rifampin (a medicine used to treat tuberculosis infection)</li>
<li>Other medicines used to reduce blood cholesterol levels (such as gemfibrozil, fenofibrate, colestipol or ezetimibe)</li>
<li>Medicines used to treat heart problems (Ex. amlodipine, diltiazem, digoxin, verapamil, amiodarone)</li>
<li>Medicines used to treat viral infections such as HIV or Hepatitis C (Ex. letermovir, ritonavir, lopinavir, atazanavir, indinavir, darunavir, the combination of tipranavir/ritonavir, telaprevir, boceprevir and the combination of elbasvir/grazoprevir, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir)</li>
<li>Warfarin (a medicine used to prevent blood clots)</li>
<li>Oral contraceptives (used to prevent pregnancy) Ex. levonorgestrel</li>
<li>Stiripentol (a medicine used to control epilepsy)</li>
<li>Medicines used to treat stomach ulcers (such as cimetidine)</li>
<li>Antacids (used to neutralize stomach acid and reduce heartburn) Ex. aluminium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide</li>
<li>Phenazone (a medicine used for pain relief)</li>
<li>Colchicine (a medicine used to treat gout)</li>
<li>St John&rsquo;s wort (a herbal preparation used to treat depression)</li>
</ul>

<p>&nbsp;<strong>B.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Drug - Food interactions:</strong></p>

<p>Avoid consumption of grapefruit while taking AZTOR 40MG TABLET as it may reduce its effectiveness.</p>

<p><strong>Overdosage:</strong></p>

<p>If you or anyone else accidentally took more AZTOR 40MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.</p>

<h2>SYNOPSIS</h2>

<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Drug</strong></td>
<td>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Atorvastatin</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Pharmacological Category</strong></td>
<td>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Therapeutic Indication</strong></td>
<td>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Hyperlipidaemia</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Dosage Forms</strong></td>
<td>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Tablet</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>MORE INFORMATION</h2>

<ul>
<li>Keep AZTOR 40MG TABLET out of reach of children</li>
<li>Store AZTOR 40MG TABLET at room temperature</li>
</ul>

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