Atorva 40 Mg Tablet (Atorvastatin)

SKU

CMS2358

USA Brand Name

Lipitor

Strength

40mg

Generic Name

Atorvastatin

Manufacturer

Zydus Cadila

## What Is The Generic Name For Atorva 40 Mg?

Atorvastatin is the generic version for Atorva 40 Mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Atorva 40 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

Lipitor

## About Atorva 40 Mg (Atorvastatin)

Atorva 40 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 40 Mg.

## Strength :

Atorva 40 Mg contains an active ingredient, Atorvastatin, 40 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 40 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

Atorva 40 Mg is used in the treatment of:

Increased Cholesterol

Increased Triglyceride

Increased LDL levels

## How Atorva 40 Mg (Atorvastatin) Works?

Atorva 40 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 40 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 40 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

You should not take alcohol

Other Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Atorva 40 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

You should not take Atorva 40 Mg 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 :

Atorva 40 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 40 Mg (Atorvastatin) to Be Used?

Atorva 40 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 40 Mg.

## How To Take The Atorva 40 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

Atorva 40 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 40 Mg (Atorvastatin)?

You are always advised to take Atorva 40 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 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 40 Mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Atorva 40 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 40 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 40 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 40 Mg is contraindicated in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Patients with liver impairment

Diabetic Conditions

Rhabdomyolysis

Always consult 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 medicine.

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

## Indications:

Atorva 40 Mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

## Storage :

Store the Atorva 40 Mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.