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Atorvastatin
Information about Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin Uses
Atorvastatin is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How Atorvastatin works
Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects of Atorvastatin
Constipation, Headache, Increased glucose level in blood, Indigestion, Muscle pain
Available Medicine for Atorvastatin
StorvasSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹91 to ₹4057 variant(s)
AtorvaZydus Cadila
₹58 to ₹73012 variant(s)
TonactLupin Ltd
₹91 to ₹4817 variant(s)
AztorSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹91 to ₹6377 variant(s)
StatorAbbott
₹85 to ₹4005 variant(s)
AtocorDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹53 to ₹42511 variant(s)
LipicureIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹55 to ₹4119 variant(s)
AtorlipCipla Ltd
₹62 to ₹2845 variant(s)
AvasMicro Labs Ltd
₹47 to ₹6089 variant(s)
XtorIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹60 to ₹3845 variant(s)
Expert advice for Atorvastatin
- In general, Atorvastatin is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Atorvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Atorvastatin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.