Atorlip 40 mg Tablet

Atorlip 40 mg Tablet is a prescription lipid-lowering medicine that contains 40 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class and is used to help lower high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL cholesterol when appropriate. Atorlip 40 mg Tablet is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in people who need stronger cholesterol control.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol, which helps reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the bloodstream. This tablet form delivers a steady oral dose of 40 mg so it can be taken once daily as prescribed to support long-term cholesterol control.

Atorlip 40 mg Tablet is a middle-strength tablet in this brand range, sitting above Atorlip 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg, and below Atorlip 80 mg. Doctors may choose Atorlip 40 mg Tablet when a lower statin dose is not enough, but the patient does not need the highest strength. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it is usually selected after a doctor has reviewed cholesterol levels, heart risk, and how well lower doses were working.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• To help raise HDL cholesterol
• To lower risk of heart attack and stroke

• Swallow Atorlip 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Take it at the same time each day for consistency.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Follow a low-cholesterol diet and other lifestyle advice while taking this tablet.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take the missed dose only if your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is acceptable.

Each Atorlip 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of atorvastatin, which is a moderate-to-high statin strength and not a starting dose for everyone. It is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum usual dose of atorvastatin is 80 mg per day, but your doctor decides the exact dose based on your cholesterol results and overall risk. Do not change the dose or stop the tablet without medical advice.

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
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Stomach discomfort
• Fatigue

• Atorlip 40 mg Tablet is a stronger dose, so muscle symptoms should be reported promptly.
• Tell your doctor if you drink a lot of alcohol or have liver disease.
• This medicine is not used during pregnancy, and breastfeeding is usually not recommended unless your prescriber specifically advises it.
• Let your clinician know if you have diabetes or are at risk for high blood sugar, because statins can raise glucose in some people.
• Use caution if you have unexplained muscle pain before starting treatment.
• Inform your prescriber about all medicines and supplements, because interaction risk is important with atorvastatin.
• If you feel dizzy or weak, avoid driving until you know how the tablet affects you.

• Grapefruit juice
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV medicines or hepatitis C antivirals
• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates

Store Atorlip 40 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.