Atocor 40 Tablet

Atocor 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine containing atorvastatin 40 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help lower LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides while raising HDL cholesterol in the right patients. Doctors also use Atocor 40 Tablet to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in people who need stronger cholesterol control.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Atocor 40 Tablet works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol. As a result, the liver removes more LDL cholesterol from the blood, and this tablet form is taken by mouth once daily as prescribed.

Atocor 40 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Atocor 5 Tablet, Atocor 10 Tablet, and Atocor 20 Tablet, but lower than Atocor 80 Tablet. It is usually chosen when a doctor wants moderate-to-strong LDL reduction and the patient has already been assessed as needing more than a lower-dose tablet, rather than starting at this strength on their own.

• Lowering high LDL cholesterol
• Lowering total cholesterol
• Lowering triglycerides
• Raising HDL cholesterol in some patients
• Reducing heart attack and stroke risk

• Swallow Atocor 40 Tablet whole with water.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• Keep taking Atocor 40 Tablet even if you feel well, because cholesterol problems usually do not cause symptoms.
• Follow the diet, exercise, and lifestyle plan your doctor recommends along with the tablet.

Each Atocor 40 Tablet contains atorvastatin 40 mg. The usual frequency is once daily, but the exact dose and whether 40 mg is appropriate are decided by your doctor based on your cholesterol levels, cardiovascular risk, and response to treatment. Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Atorvastatin may include:

• Muscle aches or pain
• Joint pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Headache
• Tiredness

• Atocor 40 Tablet is a higher-strength statin, so your doctor may monitor liver tests and cholesterol response more closely.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of muscle problems, or unexplained muscle pain before using this tablet.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can increase the risk of liver problems.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not appropriate times to use atorvastatin unless your doctor specifically instructs otherwise.
• Report muscle weakness or pain promptly, especially if it comes with fever, dark urine, or unusual fatigue.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take because some drugs can raise atorvastatin levels and increase side effects.
• Do not use this tablet as a substitute for diet, exercise, and other heart-risk management measures.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that can raise statin levels
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Large amounts of grapefruit juice

Store Atocor 40 Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.