Medicine : Tonact Tg(20mg)

Name:Tonact Tg(20mg)
Type:Tablet
Manufacturer:Lupin Laboratories Ltd
Generic Use:Atorvastatin , Fenofibrate
Composition:Atorvastatin(20mg) , Fenofibrate(160mg)
Substitutes:tonact tg(20mg) , fibator (20mg) , tonact tg(20mg) , fibator (20mg)


Generic ( Atorvastatin )


Typical use Of Atorvastatin :Atorvastatin Is Used To Treat Patients With Elevated Cholesterol, Triglyceride Or Lipoprotein Levels In Blood, And To Reduce The Risk Of Heart Diseases, Even When Blood Cholesterol Is Normal.
Mechanism of action of Atorvastatin :Atorvastatin Blocks The Action Of The Enzyme (HMG-CoA Reductase) That Is Required For The Production Of Cholesterol In The Body. It Thus Lowers The Level Of Blood Lipids Such As Cholesterol And Triglycerides.
Drug Interaction of Atorvastatin :Atorvastatin Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Gemfibrozil (increased Risk Of Rhabdomyolysis), Antibiotics And Anti-fungal Medicines, Amprenavir, Cimetidine, Colestipol, Cyclosporin, Digoxin, Warfarin, And Oral Contraceptives, Where Atorvastatin May Affect The Action Of These Drugs Or Vice Versa. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Atorvastatin :The Common Side Effects Are Nose And Throat Infection, Throat Pain, Nose-bleed, Allergic Reactions, Increase In Blood Glucose Level, Gastro-intestinal Disturbances Like Urge To Vomit, Constipation, Indigestion, Diarrhea And Excessive Passage Of Wind Or Gas, Muscle Wasting Condition (rhabdomyolysis), Elevation Of Enzymes Like Blood Creatine Kinase And Liver Enzymes.

INTERACTIONS OF ATORVASTATIN

How Atorvastatin will impact on Pregnancy ?

The Drug Should Not Be Used By Pregnant Women. Experiences Of Drug Use And Evidence From Studies In Pregnant Women Have Shown High Risk To Fetus. The Risk Of Drug Use In Pregnant Women Outweighs The Benefit.

How Atorvastatin will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Contraindicated: The Drug Should Not Be Used By Breastfeeding Women, As Evidences From Studies Have Shown That There Is A High Risk Of Causing Significant Damage To Infants.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Atorvastatin

No Studies Found





Generic ( Fenofibrate )


Typical use Of Fenofibrate :To Lower The Levels Of Fats (lipids Such As Cholesterol And Triglycerides) In The Blood.
Mechanism of action of Fenofibrate :Fenofibrate Works By Activation Of Enzyme Lipoprotein Lipase That Increases The Breaks Down And Elimination Of Fats From Blood.
Drug Interaction of Fenofibrate :Taking Fenofibrate With An Anticoagulant (blood Thinner Such As Acenocoumarol, Anisindione, And Dicumarol) May Increase Bleeding. Fenofibrate Interacts With Statins (cerivastatin, Lovastatin, Pravastatin) And May Increase Muscular Disorder. It Is Also Known To Interact With Cyclosporine And Oesterogen Containing Contraceptives. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Fenofibrate :Destruction Of Muscle Tissue Which May Lead To Kidney Failure (rhabdomyolysis), Inflammation Of The Liver (hepatitis), Moderately Elevated Liver Enzymes (liver Dysfunction), Stomach Pain, Urge To Vomit (nausea), Vomiting, Diarrhea, Rash, Itching, Gallstones, Inflammation Of The Pancreas, Blood Clots In The Legs Causing Redness Or Swelling (deep Vein Thrombosis), Muscle Pain, Reduced Sex Drive, And Sensitivity To Sun Light.

INTERACTIONS OF FENOFIBRATE

How Fenofibrate will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Fenofibrate will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Fenofibrate

No Studies Found