Atorva 10 mg Tablet (Atorvastatin 10mg)

Description

Atorva tablet is a lipid-lowering medicine containing atorvastatin as an active ingredient, known as ‘Statins’ or ‘HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. The medicine decreases the synthesis of cholesterol in the body by inhibiting the enzymes responsible for the formation of cholesterol. Take the medicine before going to bed to gain optimum benefits. Avoid consuming high fat, fried and junk meals and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to gain optimum benefits along with Atorva tablet.

uses

It is used to lower cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels (like fat in the blood) and prevent heart problems like a heart attack.

contraindications

If you are allergic to atorvastatin or other components of Atorva tablet.
If you have or had liver disease, abnormality in liver function test.
If you are using medicines for hepatitis C like glecaprevir/pibrentasvir.
If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

sideEffects

Headache
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Indigestion
Constipation
Muscle, joint pains
Raise in blood sugar level

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have any underlying medical condition like diabetes, liver or kidney disease, thyroid problems, respiratory problems, muscle-related problems.
You have a history of stroke with bleeding inside the brain.
You have repeated muscle pains or a history of muscle-related problems
You have recently or in the last 7 days, taken medicine for bacterial infection like fusidic acid, as this may cause serious muscle injury.
You are an alcoholic.
You are elderly, above 70 years of age.
You are already taking any other medicines for health conditions.

Mode of Action of Atorva 10 MG

How Does It Work?
Cholesterol is made by the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. Atorva tablet inhibits the enzyme and lowers bad cholesterol levels (LDL levels), triglyceride levels and other lipids or fats in the blood. It increases the good cholesterol levels known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.

Directions for Use of Atorva 10 MG

Swallow as a whole with a glass of water at a fixed time to gain optimal benefits. It must not be broken, crushed or chewed. Take it at night before going to bed.

interactions

Interactions with other medicines
Certain medicines affect the way Atorva tablet works or Atorva 10mg tablet affects the action of certain medicines if taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines, anticoagulants like warfarin, blood pressure-lowering medicines, painkillers like phenazone, anti-infectives, anti-HIV medicines like ritonavir, medicines used to treat hepatitis C like telaprevir, antacids etc.
Interactions with food items
Avoid or limit consuming grapefruit juice during the prescription of the medicine to avoid side effects.

Storage and disposal of Atorva 10 MG

Store below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
Keep it away from children and pets.
Check for the expiry date before starting the treatment.

dosage

Dosage of Atorva 10 MG
Overdose
If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.