Atorva 40 Mg

Atorva 40 Mg

Atorva 40 Mg is used to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Along with taking this medicine, a change in diet and regular exercise is recommended. The medicine helps in reducing the long-term cardiovascular risks such as stroke, heart attacks, chest pain etc.

Drug = Atorvastatin

Strength = 40 Mg

Manufacture= ZydusCadila

How to Take

Take Atorva 40 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Atorva 40 Mgmay be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Atorva 40 Tablet

Atorva 20 Tablet

Atorva Tablet

Atorva 5 Tablet

Atorva 80 Tablet

Atorva Asp 75 Capsule

Atorva TG Tablet

Atorva E 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

Atorva Asp 150 Capsule

Side Effects

Cough

Difficulty in swallowing

Diarrhea

Impaired liver function

Joint pain

Muscle pain

Runny Nose

Difficulty in breathing

Insomnia

Warning

Atorva 40 Mg is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant.

Atorva 40 Mg is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.

Atorva 40 Mg may cause forgetfulness, memory loss, and confusion in some patients. These symptoms usually disappear gradually once the use of the medicine is discontinued.

Atorva 40 Mg may cause an increase in the blood glucose levels along with an increase in the GlycatedHemoglobin levels. It is recommended to closely monitor the blood glucose levels. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Atorva 40 Mg may cause muscle breakdown along with symptoms such as severe tiredness and weakness, especially in the elderly patients. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Uses

Primary Hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)

Mixed Dyslipidemia

Hypertriglyceridemia

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Prevention of cardiovascular diseases