Atorvastatin Tablets 80mg

Description

Atorvastatin Tablet is prescribed for the management of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.

How Atorvastatin Tablet works ?

Atorvastatin Tablet inhibits an enzyme in the liver called HMG-CoA reductase. Here’s an in-depth explanation of how it works:

• Atorvastatin Tablet inhibits the activity of HMG-CoA reductase, a liver enzyme that participates in cholesterol production. The enzyme is important in the formation of mevalonate from HMG-CoA, an essential step in cholesterol biosynthesis.
• Through inhibition of this enzyme, atorvastatin tablet suppresses the formation of cholesterol in the liver. This results in lowering the total concentration of cholesterol in the blood.
• With less cholesterol produced, the cells in the liver produce more LDL receptors on their surface. These pick up LDL cholesterol particles (also known as “bad cholesterol”) and remove them from the blood.

How to use Atorvastatin Tablet ?

If available, read the Patient Information Leaflet provided with your medicine before you begin treatment and each time you receive a new supply. If you have any questions about how to take atorvastatin tablet, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• Take this medicine by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, typically once a day.
• The dose is adjusted based on your medical condition, treatment response, age, and other medications you might be taking. Inform your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription and nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during the time you are taking this medication unless your physician or pharmacist informs you that you can safely do so. Grapefruit is known to raise the risk of side effects with this drug. Your physician or pharmacist can give you more information.
• If you also use certain other medications to reduce your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins like cholestyramine or colestipol), take atorvastatin tablet at least 1 hour before or at least 4 hours after these medicines. These products may interact with atorvastatin tablet, stopping its full absorption.
• Take this drug daily to benefit most from it. Take it at the same time every day. Continue taking this drug even if you feel fine. You are unlikely to feel ill if you have high cholesterol or triglycerides.
• It is crucial to keep on taking your doctor’s guidance regarding diet and exercise. 
• It can take up to 4 weeks before you experience the full effect of this medicine

Uses of Atorvastatin Tablet

Atorvastatin is taken to decrease cholesterol and triglycerides by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol. It is taken to prevent heart attack, stroke, and chest pain by avoiding fat accumulation in blood vessels and to minimize cardiovascular risks in conditions such as type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease.

Side effects of Atorvastatin Tablet

Side effects of Atorvastatin Tablet are:

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Flatulence
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Joint pain
• Muscle pain
• Back pain

Expert tips for Atorvastatin Tablet

• On the whole, Atorvastatin Tablet is safe. It can cause diarrhea, gas or stomach upset. If any of these occur to you, take them with meals.
• Tell your physician if you have fatigue, weakness of muscles or muscle aches.
• Your physician could test your liver function before the treatment and then periodically after it. Tell your physician if you have any signs of liver disease, like stomach aches, dark urine that is not normal or yellowing of skin or eyes.
• Notify your physician if you suffer from kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before initiation of treatment with this drug. If you are diabetic, you should check your blood sugar level regularly because Atorvastatin tabledt can result in a rise in your blood sugar level.
• Do not use Atorvastatin tablet if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant or lactating.
• Atorvastatin tablet lowers “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fat) to treat high cholesterol. It must be taken alongside exercise and a low-fat diet.
• It also decreases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Overall, Atorvastatin is safe. Diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach may occur. If these occur in you, take it with meals.
• Tell your doctor if you feel tired, have muscle weakness or muscle pain.
• Your physician can monitor your liver function prior to beginning the treatment and periodically after that. If you experience signs of liver issues like abdominal pain, abnormally dark-colored urine or yellow eyes or skin, let your doctor know.
• Notify your physician if you have liver disease, kidney disease or diabetes before beginning treatment with this drug. If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar levels regularly because Atorvastatin tablet can increase your blood sugar level.
• Avoid taking Atorvastatin tablet if you are pregnant, intending to become pregnant or breastfeeding.