Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin)

SKU

CMS665

USA Brand Name

Lipitor

Strength

5mg

Generic Name

Atorvastatin

Manufacturer

Zydus Cadila

## What Is The Generic Name For Atorva 5 Mg?

Atorvastatin is the generic version for Atorva 5 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

Lipitor

## About Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin)

Atorva 5 mg contains an active ingredient, Atorvastatin, which is used in the treatment of increased cholesterol, increased LDL levels, and increased triglycerides. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Zydus Cadila is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Atorva 5 mg.

## Strength :

Atorva 5 mg contains an active ingredient, Atorvastatin, 5 mg. It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

Atorva 5 mg is used in the treatment of:

Increased Cholesterol

Increased Triglyceride

Increased LDL levels

## How Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin) Works?

Atorva 5 mg is a cholesterol-lowering medicine which has Atorvastatin, as an active ingredient. It basically works by blocking the enzyme (HMG-CoA Reductase) which is required in the body to make cholesterol. Atorvastatin reduces the bad cholesterol (LDL, Triglyceride) and increases Good Cholesterol (HDL); hence reducing long term cardiovascular risks such as Stroke, Heart Attack, and Chest Pain.

## Before You Use Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin):

Avoid Alcohol completely as it may enhance the liver damage

Make sure that you do not have Liver Problems

Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

You should not take alcohol

Other Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

You should not take Atorva 5 mg if you:

Have an allergy to atorvastatin

Have any Liver Disorder

Are Pregnant or Conceiving

Do Heavy Alcohol Consumption

Have any Heart Problem like stroke

Muscles Degradation in Elderly

Have Rhabdomyolysis

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the tablet

Have any other Heart disease

Have any Kidney or Liver disease

Are taking Alcohol or other drugs

Are Pregnant or trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Have Increased Sugar Levels

Have Cognitive Impairment

## Dosage:

Atorva 5 mg contains a statin, Atorvastatin which helps in reducing the Bad Cholesterol by inhibiting a cholesterol forming Enzyme. It is available in various strengths and should be taken as prescribed by the Doctor. You can take it with or without food but at a fixed time.

Atorvastatin can also be given to children but in low doses or depending on how a child responds to it. The dose may be increased after 4 weeks or depending upon the response to the medicine.

## How Much Of The Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin) to Be Used?

Atorva 5 mg is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Atorva 5 mg.

## How To Take The Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

Atorva 5 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew and crush it. It is always better to take it with or without food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

You are always advised to take Atorva 5 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take it in a smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended.

## Overdose?

You should contact your doctor as soon as possible in case of overdose.

## Missed Dose?

You should try to take every dose of Atorva 5 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Atorva 5 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Atorva 5 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

Musculoskeletal Pain

Allergic Reaction

Headache

Nausea

Dyspepsia

Increased Liver Enzymes

Increased Creatin Phosphokinase Level in blood

Diarrhea/Constipation

Increased Glucose Level

Flatulence

Joint Swelling

Nasopharyngitis

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Atorva 5 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:

Clarithromycin

Erythromycin

Azithromycin

Cyclosporin

Atazanavir

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

Cognitive Impairment

Diabetes

Rhabdomyolysis

Liver Disease

Grapefruit juice should be avoided during this medicine course as it may give side effects such as Fever, Chills, Nausea, Muscle Pain and Weakness, Skin Rash, etc.

## Warning And Precaution:

Atorva 5 mg is contraindicated in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Patients with liver impairment

Diabetic Conditions

Rhabdomyolysis

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time and strength of the Tablet.

## Indications:

Atorva 5 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

## Storage:

Store the Atorva 5 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.