Atocor 5 Tablet

Atocor 5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains atorvastatin 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class, which is used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people at increased cardiovascular risk. Atocor 5 Tablet is taken by mouth as a regular tablet and is used along with diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Atocor 5 Tablet works by blocking HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol. This helps the liver remove more LDL (“bad”) cholesterol from the blood and can also lower triglycerides while slightly raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol.

Atocor 5 Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this product line, and it may suit people who need a smaller atorvastatin dose or who are just starting therapy under a doctor’s care. Compared with Atocor 10 Tablet, Atocor 20 Tablet, Atocor 40 Tablet, and Atocor 80 Tablet, this strength allows more gradual dose adjustment and may be chosen when a clinician wants tighter control over side effects or a gentler starting step.

• Lower high LDL cholesterol
• Lower triglycerides
• Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
• Help manage mixed dyslipidemia
• Support cholesterol control with diet and exercise

• Swallow Atocor 5 Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribed; do not change between Atocor 5 Tablet and higher strengths on your own.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because cholesterol medicine works best when taken regularly.

Each Atocor 5 Tablet provides atorvastatin 5 mg. Your doctor decides how often you should take it, but atorvastatin is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum daily dose for atorvastatin is 80 mg unless your clinician gives different instructions for your situation. Atocor 5 Tablet is a lower-strength option, so it may be used when a smaller dose is needed or when dose increases are being considered carefully.

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

Common side effects of Atorvastatin may include:

• Muscle aches or soreness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Headache
• Mild stomach upset

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests before using Atocor 5 Tablet.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since it can increase the risk of liver problems.
• Report muscle pain promptly, especially if it is new, severe, or happens with weakness or fever.
• Atocor 5 Tablet should not be used during pregnancy, and breastfeeding is generally not recommended with atorvastatin.
• Let your prescriber know about diabetes or prediabetes, because statins can slightly affect blood sugar in some people.
• Use caution if you are taking other cholesterol medicines, because combination therapy can raise the risk of muscle side effects.
• This tablet is not for sudden chest pain or emergency treatment of a heart attack; seek emergency care for those symptoms.

• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice can increase atorvastatin levels and side effects.
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals, such as clarithromycin or itraconazole, can interact with atorvastatin.
• HIV protease inhibitors and some hepatitis C medicines may raise atorvastatin exposure.
• Cyclosporine can significantly increase the risk of muscle toxicity.
• Other cholesterol-lowering medicines like gemfibrozil or high-dose niacin may increase muscle side effects.

Store Atocor 5 Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.