What is Atocor 20 Tablet?

Atocor 20 Tablet is a statin medication used to:

• Lower high cholesterol and triglycerides

• Reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by preventing artery blockage

How Does It Work?

• Blocks the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, reducing cholesterol production in the liver

• Lowers LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides

• Increases HDL (“good” cholesterol)

Key Benefits

✅ Prevents heart disease by keeping cholesterol in check
✅ Long-term safety when taken as prescribed
✅ Part of a heart-healthy lifestyle (diet, exercise, no smoking)

How to Take It

• Dosage: As prescribed by the doctor (usually once daily)

• With or without food, but take at the same time daily

• Do not crush/chew – swallow whole

Possible Side Effects

Most are mild and temporary:

• Stomach issues (indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, nausea)

• Muscle/joint pain (consult a doctor if severe or unexplained)

• Liver enzyme changes (monitoring may be needed)

Important Safety Warnings

⚠ Avoid if:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding (can harm the baby)

• Severe liver disease

• Allergic to statins

⚠ Use with caution if:

• Drinking alcohol (may increase liver risk)

• Diabetic (may raise blood sugar slightly)

• Mild liver/kidney issues (monitoring required)

Missed Dose?

• Take it as soon as you remember, but skip if close to the next dose

• Never double dose

Lifestyle Tips

• Follow a low-fat, heart-healthy diet

• Exercise regularly

• Avoid smoking & limit alcohol

Final Advice

✔ Take regularly even if you feel well (cholesterol has no symptoms)
✔ Get regular cholesterol & liver tests
✔ Report muscle pain, weakness, or yellowing of skin/eyes

Always consult your doctor before stopping or changing the dose.