Storvas 40 Tablet (Atorvastatin 40mg)

Medical Description

Storvas Tablet is a lipid-lowering medicine containing Atorvastatin as its active moiety. It is also known as ‘Statins’ or ‘HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors’. Atorvastatin in Storvas Tablet decreases the synthesis of cholesterol in the body by inhibiting the enzymes responsible for cholesterol formation. You should take this medicine preferably before going to bed to gain optimum benefits. You should avoid consuming a high fat, fried and junk meals and also maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to gain optimum benefits along with Storvas Tablet.

Uses of Storvas 40 MG

Storvas Tablet is used to lower your cholesterol level, triglyceride levels (such as fat in the blood) and prevent any heart problems like a heart attack.

Contraindications of Storvas 40 MG

If you are allergic to Atorvastatin or any other components of Storvas Tablet.
If you have or ever had any liver disease, any abnormality in the liver function test.
If you are being treated with medicines for hepatitis C like glecaprevir/pibrentasvir.
If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects of Storvas 40 MG

Headache
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Body pain (joint, back, throat, muscle)
Swelling of nasal passages and bleeding from the nose
An abnormal liver function test and increased creatinine level

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have liver or kidney diseases.
You experienced any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicines.
You are taking medicines for bacterial infection like fusidic acid, as this may cause serious muscle injury.
You have respiratory failure.
You are addicted to alcohol.
You have any thyroid problems.
You have an inability to digest lactose (lactose intolerance).

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Mode of Action of Storvas 40 MG

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

Directions for Use of Storvas 40 MG

Storvas Tablet should be taken as a whole with a glass of water at a fixed time to gain optimal benefits. It should not be broken, crushed or chewed. It is recommended to take it at night before going to bed.

interactions

Interactions of Storvas 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
HIV medications such as ritonavir with Storvas Tablet can result in severe side effects.
Erythromycin (antibiotic) taken with Storvas Tablet can result in increased side effects.
It should be ensured that fusidic acid is taken in a proper gap with this medicine, a minimum gap of seven days is advised.
Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.
Interactions with food items
Consumption of grapefruit juice during the prescription of this medicine must be limited to avoid any side effects.

Storage and disposal of Storvas 40 MG

Store it at a temperature below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Check its expiry date before starting the treatment.

Dosage of Storvas 40 MG

Overdose
Excess of Storvas Tablet can result in dizziness, muscular breakdown, lack of appetite and increased allergic reactions. If you think you have taken too much dose of this medicine than prescribed, inform your doctor immediately or reach the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed or have forgotten to take a single dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. But if its time for your next dose, skip the forgotten dose and continue with a regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.