Atorva 20 mg tablets - 30 tablets

Atorva Tablets 20 mg Why is Atorvastatin used: Atorvastatin is used to lower fats known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes alone fail. If you are at increased risk of developing heart disease, Atorvastatin can also be used to reduce this risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal. Do not take Atorvastatin: If you are allergic to Atorvastatin or any other ingredients of this medicine If you have or have had liver disease If you have abnormal blood tests for liver function without a clear reason If you are a woman capable of pregnancy and do not use reliable contraception If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant If you are breastfeeding If you are using a combination of Glicaprevir / Pibrentasvir for hepatitis C Precautions and warnings: Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Atorvastatin: If you have severe respiratory failure If you are taking or have taken in the past seven days a medicine called Fosfomycin If you have had a previous stroke with bleeding in the brain If you have kidney problems Possible side effects: Like all medicines, this drug can cause side effects, although they do not occur in everyone. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking your tablets and inform your doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency department: Severe allergic reaction Serious illness with severe peeling and swelling of the skin Muscle weakness Other medicines and Atorvastatin: Some medicines may alter the effect of Atorvastatin or vice versa, including: Medicines used to modify your immune system Some antibiotics or antifungal medicines Other medicines to regulate fats Some calcium channel blockers used in angina or high blood pressure Protease inhibitors used in HIV treatment and hepatitis C treatment How to take Atorvastatin: The usual starting dose of Atorvastatin is 10 mg once daily for adults and children aged 10 years or older. The tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water and can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food. However, try to take the tablet at the same time each day. How to store Atorvastatin: Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the package and outer container after {EXP}. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month. This medicine does not require special storage conditions. Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste.