Atorvastatin IP 40 mg Tablet

Atorvastatin 40mg Tablets To Control The LDL Cholesterol

High cholesterol usually doesn’t cause any obvious symptoms, but high LDL cholesterol can slowly deposit fat inside the arteries. Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet is indicated for the reduction of abnormal lipid levels and to help manage cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients.

Lipitor 40 contains Atorvastatin 40mg, a medicine from the statin group. It is part of a broader treatment plan that might include changes in diet, regular physical activity, weight control and management of other cardiovascular risk factors.

What the 40mg strength means

Atorvastatin comes in different strengths. The 40mg tablet is a high-intensity treatment option for patients requiring a substantial reduction in LDL cholesterol.

This strength may be considered by a physician when:

- Cholesterol still over target range.

- The strength reduction has not delivered the required response.

- The patient is at increased cardiovascular risk.

- Family or inherited history of high cholesterol.

Clinical need for enhanced secondary prevention

How This Medicine Might Fit Into Treatment

Atorvastatin 40mg may be prescribed for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, high triglycerides or certain inherited cholesterol disorders.

It may also be used in cardiovascular prevention for certain patients who:

- Suffer coronary artery disease

- Have experienced a prior cardiovascular event

- You have diabetes and other risk factors

- Have a higher calculated risk of heart attack or stroke

- Clinical assessment of need for more LDL lowering

The medicine should be used for the indication established by the attending physician.

Symptoms you should not ignore

Mild aches can have many causes, but muscle symptoms that are unexplained and occur while you are taking a statin should be taken seriously.

If the patient has: Call the treating physician.

- Muscle ache, new or ongoing

- Tenderness of muscles without reason

- Rare weakness

- Fever with muscular symptoms.

- Extreme tiredness

- Dark colored urine

- Yellowing of skin or eyes

Severe muscle injuries are uncommon, but it is important to seek early medical evaluation.

Problems with Medicine and Food and Drink

Atorvastatin may interact with some medicines that change the way your body works with it.

The doctor should be informed about use of:

- Certain kinds of antibiotic drugs

- Certain antifungal medications

- Antiviral medications

- Cyclosporin

- Threads

- Niacin (high dose)

- Colchicine

- Certain heart medications

- Blood thinning agents

- Nutritional & Herbal Supplements

Warning: Pregancy and Lactation

Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you become pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding, tell your doctor right away. After a medical assessment your doctor might tell you to stop taking atorvastatin.

The patient should not start or stop taking the medicine on his own without proper professional advice.

questions

1. What is Lipdator 40 used for immediate relief?

No. Atorvastatin will give you lipid control slowly with regular use. It is not an emergency medicine and no

have an immediate visible effect.

2. Can Atorvastatin 40mg eliminate all the cholesterol from the body?

No. Cholesterol is needed for various normal body functions. Atorvastatin does not get rid of cholesterol altogether but it does lower high and harmful levels of lipid.

3. Is it OK to take 2 x 20mg tablets instead of 1 x 40mg tablet?

Use the exact amount and strength ordered. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any alternative.

4. Are you still on a cholesterol friendly diet?

Yeah. Even if you are taking medication to improve cholesterol, treatment also includes diet and lifestyle measures.

5. Can I use Lipdator 40 at nite?

You may take atorvastatin at any time of the day, as directed. • Follow the same schedule each day.

6. Will I get muscle aches with the treatment?

Patients should tell their doctor about any new or continuing muscle pain that is unexplained. Do not stop the medicine yourself without urgent medical advice

7. Do all patients require liver tests?

Those decisions about testing rely on clinical judgment, symptoms and medical history. The doctor will assess if and when monitoring is necessary.

8. No cholesterol test for lipdator 40. Is it possible?

To be prescribed after appropriate clinical evaluation. Your cholesterol test results will help determine if you need treatment, and how strong.

9. Does Atorvastatin 40mg raise blood sugar?

Statins may lead to a small rise in blood glucose in some patients. If you have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes, you should have a monitoring plan as recommended by your doctor.