Uses of Atorvastatin+Cholecalciferol

The combination of Atorvastatin + Cholecalciferol is used to control blood cholesterol levels and correct vitamin D3 deficiency in patients having two comorbid conditions. It helps in maintaining healthy bones, joints and muscles and helps in reducing the muscle problems caused due to atorvastatin.

Therapeutic Category

Atorvastatin: Lipid lowering agents

Cholecalciferol: Vitamins and Minerals

How Atorvastatin+Cholecalciferol works

Atorvastatin is a cholesterol lowering agent. It effectively reduces the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in the body by blocking the actions of an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase that synthesizes cholesterol. It also acts on the liver and improves the body’s ability to remove fat particles from the blood.

Cholecalciferol is a form of Vitamin D. It supplements your body with a sufficient amount of Vitamin D3 which prevents vitamin D3 deficiency and its associated bone problems. It also improves the cholesterol-reducing actions of atorvastatin and can reduce the muscle pain and damage caused due to atorvastatin within the body. 

Common side effects of Atorvastatin+Cholecalciferol

• inflammation of the nasal passages
• throat pain, nose bleeds 
• increase in blood sugar levels 
• increase in blood creatine kinase 
• headache 
• nausea, constipation, indigestion, diarrhoea 
• joint pain, muscle pain and back pain 
• liver problems

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor immediately if you experience:

• unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if accompanied by fever, weakness, or reddish-brown urine (rhabdomyolysis) 
• unexpected bleeding or bruising
• severe skin rash with joint disorders and changes in blood counts (Lupus-like disease syndrome)

Health Tips for Atorvastatin+Cholecalciferol

• Atorvastatin + Cholecalciferol can be taken with or without food. Strictly follow the dosing schedule as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
• Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Atorvastatin + Cholecalciferol as it may severely decrease your blood pressure
• Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol while taking Atorvastatin + Cholecalciferol, as it could increase your blood sugar levels or cause any unpleasant side effects
• Along with the treatment, you must follow a cholesterol-lowering diet, lifestyle changes and regular physical activity as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results
• Atorvastatin + Cholecalciferol is not suitable for use in patients who had recently taken an antibiotic called Fusidic acid to treat bacterial infections
• Before taking Atorvastatin + Cholecalciferol, inform your doctor if you have any lung, liver, kidney, or heart problems, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid problems, or a family history of muscle disorders
• Do not take Atorvastatin + Cholecalciferol without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Women of childbearing age must use a reliable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with this medicine