Atorva 20 mg Tablet

Atorva 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of cholesterol-lowering medicines and is used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, triglycerides, and the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with certain heart and blood vessel risk factors. Atorva 20 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is one of the mid-strength options in the Atorva range.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that your body uses to make cholesterol. This helps the liver remove more LDL cholesterol from the blood, and the tablet form makes it easy to take once daily as part of a long-term treatment plan.

Atorva 20 mg Tablet is a moderate-strength tablet, sitting above Atorva 10 mg Tablet and Atorva 5 mg Tablet, but below Atorva 40 mg Tablet and Atorva 80 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose this strength when a lower dose is not enough but a higher strength is not yet needed, especially if cholesterol levels or overall cardiovascular risk call for a stronger effect.

• Lower high LDL cholesterol
• Lower triglycerides
• Raise HDL cholesterol modestly
• Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
• Help slow plaque buildup in arteries

• Swallow Atorva 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember the dose.
• This tablet can be taken with or without food.
• Follow your doctor’s diet and exercise plan while taking Atorva 20 mg Tablet.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take the next dose at the regular time.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice while using this medicine.

Each Atorva 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of atorvastatin. It is usually taken once daily, but your doctor may adjust the timing and dose based on your cholesterol numbers, age, other medicines, and treatment goals. Do not take more than the amount your doctor prescribes; the maximum daily dose of atorvastatin is generally 80 mg per day, but only when specifically directed.

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

Common side effects of Atorvastatin may include:

• Muscle aches or joint aches
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Headache
• Stomach discomfort
• Mild tiredness

• Atorva 20 mg Tablet is a moderate strength, so it should be used only after a doctor reviews your cholesterol and heart-risk profile.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of muscle problems, or if you drink alcohol heavily.
• This medicine is not for use during pregnancy, and it should generally be avoided while breastfeeding unless your clinician says otherwise.
• Report unexplained muscle pain right away, especially if you also feel weak or have a fever.
• Let your doctor know about diabetes or prediabetes, since statins can slightly raise blood sugar in some people.
• Use caution with heavy alcohol intake because it can increase the risk of liver-related side effects.
• If you are scheduled for surgery or develop a serious illness, tell the healthcare team you take atorvastatin.

• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that affect atorvastatin levels
• Cyclosporine
• Other cholesterol medicines such as gemfibrozil or high-dose niacin

Store Atorva 20 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.