Mactor, Atorvastatin

Mactor is used in the treatment for reducing the increased cholesterol levels in blood.

Mactor isk nown as a statin and it works by selectively inhibiting the enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol. this then allows a reduction in the amount of cholesterol synthesized by the liver and a lowering of the lipoproteins and cholesterol circulating in the blood. Mactor is used to prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering the production amount of cholesterol

Patients who take Mactor may suffer from such side effects;

Vertigo,
Diarrhoea,
Digestive upset and flatulence,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Allergic reaction,
Headache,
Nausea,
Dyspepsia,
Nasopharyngitis,
Increased liver enzymes,
Increased glucose level in blood