Atocor 40 Tablet

Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Therapeutic Class: Lipid-lowering agent (Statin)

Key Benefits:

• Effectively lowers LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides while increasing HDL (“good” cholesterol).

• Reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in high-cholesterol patients.

• Part of a comprehensive heart health management plan (diet, exercise, lifestyle changes).

How It Works:

• Inhibits the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, blocking cholesterol production in the liver.

Dosage & Administration:

• Take once daily, with or without food, at a fixed time.

• Swallow whole; do not crush/chew.

• Missed dose: Take ASAP, but skip if close to the next dose.

Side Effects (Common):

• Constipation, indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea.

• Muscle/joint pain (seek medical advice if severe/unexplained).

• Rare: Liver dysfunction (monitor liver enzymes).

Safety Warnings:

• Avoid if: Pregnant, breastfeeding, or with severe liver disease.

• Alcohol: Consume cautiously (may increase side effects).

• Diabetics: Monitor blood sugar (may cause mild elevation).

• Kidney patients: Safe, but inform your doctor.

Lifestyle Tips:

• Combine with a low-fat diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.

• Avoid grapefruit (may interact with the medicine).

Why Long-Term Use?

• Maintains cholesterol control; stopping may raise levels and increase cardiovascular risks.

Note: Regular cholesterol tests and liver function monitoring recommended.