| Atorvastatin Tablet | |
| Active ingredient | Atorvastatin |
| Brand | |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oraltablets |
Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medicine belonging to a group of drugs called statins. It is commonly prescribed to manage high cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack and stroke.
Clinical Uses
The following are the uses of Atorvastatin tablets:
- Helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in the blood.
- Reduction of triglycerides
- Increases good cholesterol
- Helps to prevent heart attack
- Prevention of stroke
- It manages atherosclerosis.
- It is also used to treat certain inherited conditions that cause abnormally high cholesterol
How It Works?
Atorvastatin works by reducing the cholesterol levels in the liver. It lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides while helping increase HDL (good) cholesterol. This helps to prevent fatty deposits from building up in the arteries and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Side Effects
Common side effects
- Muscle pain or cramps
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Joint pain
- Tiredness or weakness
- Increased liver enzyme levels
Serious side effects
- Severe muscle pain or weakness,
- Dark-coloured urine
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Seek medical attention if the side effects persists or worsen.
Precautions & Warnings
Below are the precautionary measures that you can follow while taking Atorvastatin tablets:
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of liver problems before taking Atorvastatin.
- Report to your doctor if you face muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, as these may indicate muscle damage.
- This medication is not recommended during pregnancy or at the stage of breast feeding.
- Alcohol consumption of alcohol, as excessive alcohol may increase the risk of liver problems.
Drug Interactions
Some of the medicines that might interact with Atorvastatin are:
- Antibiotics such as Clarithromycin and erythromycin
- Antifungal medicines such as Itraconazole and ketoconazole
- Other cholesterol-lowering medicines: Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
- Immunosuppressants such as Cyclosporine
- Antiviral medicines such as certain medicines used to treat HIV and hepatitis C.
- Blood thinners such as Warfarin.
- Heart medicines such as Diltiazem and Verapamil.
Inform your doctor before taking any medication along with Atorvastatin.
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