Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet is a combination of two lipids (fat) lowering medicines. It is used to lower the levels of lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when lifestyle changes (eg. low-fat diet) on their own have failed. This medicine helps to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet is a combination of a lipid lowering and a fibrate medicine

Uses of Atorfen Tablet

Benefits of Atorfen Tablet

In Treatment of High cholesterol

Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.

Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

In Prevention of Heart attack

High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis) and put you at risk of having a stroke or heart disease. Lowering the amount of this fat reduces the chances of this happening and helps you remain healthier for longer. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well.

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Side effects of Atorfen Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Atorfen

Nausea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Flatulence
Headache
Muscle pain
Increased liver enzymes
Increased glucose level in blood

How to use Atorfen Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Atorfen Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet

₹3.98/Tablet

Pleostin F 5 mg/160 mg Tablet

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₹4.26/tablet

7% costlier

Vasta F 5mg/160mg Tablet

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₹4.33/tablet

9% costlier

Vasrate F 5mg/160mg Tablet

Geolife Sciences

₹4.5/tablet

13% costlier

Lorisk Tablet

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Quick tips

Atorfen Tablet

Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Do not discontinue Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Avoid alcohol consumption (includes wine, beer, and liquor).

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Patient concerns

How to prevent heart pain WhAt is reason of heart attack

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

do daily yoga and pranayam, avoid stress, junk,oily,andsalted and sugar made food, kepp check on your cholesterol le

What are the trip t normal and high values What should be thresholds for ' no heart'' attack', minor attack and heart attack

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Hello sir. Thank you for consulting with us. Trop T is read as either positive or increased or not positive. Positive Trop T level indicates heart attack and negative Trop t usually indicates no heart attack. Even in minor heart attack, Trop T is positive.

Please Give your Suggestions on the Report I got and some test are above and below the marked level specially KIDNEY, ESR value(high values) I have also Heart Problem & suffered from Heart attack 1.5 years back & taking Cholesterol and BP medicines regularly.

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Sir Greetings from 1mg. Your reports suggest that your triglyceride level is high, for this you should make healthy diet and lifestyle related changes like have a diet rich in more proteins and vegetables, fruits, and avoid fried fatty and processed foods. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day for at least 5 days in a week.

What are the health problems that one can get if the one keeps on taking a chronic stress and depression over a prolonged period of time. Seing that im experiencing some symtoms like chronic head ache, nausea, heart pain, gastrointiatinal bleeding, urine in the blood, sleep deprivation, weight loss due to exyreme thinking. Pls advise me in this connection

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Heart attack, Kidney problems all u can get

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FAQs

Atorfen Tablet

Can Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet cause liver damage?

Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet contains Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate. A very rare (1 in 10000 patient) side effect of this medicine is liver damage. Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, or abnormal liver enzymes.

Can Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet cause muscle pain?

Yes, Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet can cause muscle pain by injuring the muscles. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you experience muscle pain, weakness or muscle cramps. It can be a sign of any muscle injury caused due to Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet.

What lifestyle changes should be adopted while taking Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet?

Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet. Stop smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and decrease your risk of heart attack.

What medicines should I avoid while taking Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet?

The use of Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet along with certain medicines can cause serious problems. Consult your doctor before taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine along with Atorfen 5 mg/160 mg Tablet.

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