Atormac 40 Tablet

Atormac 40 Tablet is an oral atorvastatin tablet that contains 40 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to help lower high cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people at risk. Atormac 40 Tablet is typically used along with diet changes, exercise, and other heart-healthy measures. Because it is a 40 mg tablet, it is a stronger dose than the low starting strengths and is usually chosen when a clinician decides a higher-intensity statin effect is appropriate.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that your body uses to make cholesterol. This tablet helps the liver remove more LDL, often called “bad” cholesterol, from the blood and can also lower triglycerides.

Atormac 40 Tablet is a higher-strength atorvastatin tablet, so it is not the same as a low starting dose that many people begin with. It may be selected for patients who need more LDL-cholesterol lowering, and some people may notice cholesterol results change after several weeks rather than right away. A doctor chooses this strength based on your cholesterol goals, other medicines, and your risk for side effects.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Heart attack and stroke risk reduction
• Familial hypercholesterolemia when prescribed

• Swallow Atormac 40 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your clinician specifically tells you to.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to keep the medicine routine steady.
• This tablet can be taken with or without food.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay, because they can raise atorvastatin levels.
• Keep taking Atormac 40 Tablet even if you feel well, since high cholesterol usually causes no symptoms.
• Follow the diet and exercise plan your clinician recommended, because the tablet works best as part of a full treatment plan.

Atormac 40 Tablet provides 40 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet, which is a moderate-to-high strength dose. It is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum total dose of atorvastatin is 80 mg per day, but your doctor decides the exact dose and whether this 40 mg tablet is right for you. Do not change how often you take Atormac 40 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 pain
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Headache
• Mild sleep disturbance

• Atormac 40 Tablet is a stronger statin dose, so muscle symptoms should be reported promptly, especially if they are new or severe.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, heavy alcohol use, or a history of statin-related muscle problems.
• Avoid grapefruit products unless your clinician approves them.
• Use extra caution if you take medicines that can raise atorvastatin levels or increase muscle injury risk.
• This tablet is not used during pregnancy, and breastfeeding is generally not recommended while taking atorvastatin.
• If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, your blood sugar may need monitoring.
• Atormac 40 Tablet may be part of a long-term heart-risk plan, so do not stop it on your own even if you feel fine.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, itraconazole, or ketoconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that affect liver enzymes
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates
• Large amounts of grapefruit juice

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