Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2862

USA Brand Name

Caduet, Lipitor

Strength

20mg

Generic Name

Atorvastatin

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet:

Atorvastatin is the generic version for Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin):

Caduet

Lipitor

## About Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin)

Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet 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 drugstores, leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Cipla, India is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet.It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength:

Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Atorvastatin, 20 Mg. It is also available in the various strengths at all the drugstores, leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin):

Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of disease condition like:

Increased Cholesterol

Increased Triglyceride

Increased LDL levels

## How Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin) Works:

Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet is a cholesterol lowering medicine which has Atorvastatin , as an active ingredient. It works by blocking the enzyme (HMG-CoA Reductase) which is required in the body to make cholesterol. Atorvastatin decreases 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 Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin):

Avoid Alcohol completely as it may cause the liver damage

Make sure that you do not have any Liver Problems

Make sure that your doctor knows about your health history

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin):

You should not take alcohol

Other Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin):

You should not take Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet if you:

Have 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:

Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet 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 instructed by the Doctor. You can take this medicine 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 the medicine. The dose may be increased/ decreased after 4 weeks or depending upon the response to the medicine.

## How Much Of The Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin) to Be Used:

Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet 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 Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet.

## How To Take The Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin):

Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water at fixed time. Do not try to chew and crush it. It is always better to take the medicine with or without food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin):

You are always advised to take Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet 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 larger or smaller amount or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose:

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

## Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet at a fixed time. A missed dose of Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin):

Musculoskeletal Pain

Allergic Reaction

Runny Nose

Difficulty in swallowing

Headache

Insomnia

Nausea

Dyspepsia

Cough

Increased Liver Enzymes

Increased Creatin Phosphokinase Level in blood

Diarrhea/Constipation

Increased Glucose Level

Flatulence

Difficulty in breathing

Muscle pain

Joint Swelling

Nasopharyngitis

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet. It can produce some unwanted effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on any 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, Muscle Pain, Nausea and Weakness, Skin Rash, etc.

## Warning And Precaution:

Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Patients with liver impairment

Diabetic Conditions

Rhabdomyolysis

You should always discuss with your doctor to get best possible treatment

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of the medicine.

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

## Indications:

Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before finishing the course on your own.

## Storage:

Store the Atorlip 20 Mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged while storing.