Atchol 40 Tablet

Drug Class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Uses:

• Lowers LDL (“bad” cholesterol) & triglycerides, raises HDL (“good” cholesterol).

• Prevents heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis (narrowed blood vessels).

Key Points:

✔ Dosage: Take once daily, with/without food, at a fixed time. Swallow whole.
✔ Lifestyle: Combine with healthy diet, exercise, no smoking, and weight management.
✔ Safety:

• Avoid in pregnancy/breastfeeding (harmful to baby).

• Liver disease: Use with caution; contraindicated in severe/active liver disease.

• Kidney disease: Safe; no dose adjustment needed.

• Alcohol: Consult doctor (may increase side effects).

• Diabetes: Monitor blood sugar (may raise levels).

Side Effects (Usually Mild):

• Constipation, indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea.

• Muscle pain (report unexplained/repeated pain).

• Rare: Liver dysfunction (monitor liver enzymes).

If You Miss a Dose:

• Take ASAP, but skip if near next dose. Never double dose.

Note:

• Long-term use is safe but requires regular cholesterol & liver tests.

• Do not stop abruptly (cholesterol may rise again).

Consult your doctor for personalized advice.