Atorva 5 mg Tablet

Atorva 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class, which is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who need lipid-lowering treatment. Atorva 5 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet that may be used when a doctor wants a gentle starting or maintenance dose. It is made by Zydus Cadila, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Atorva 5 mg Tablet helps block a liver enzyme needed to make cholesterol, so the liver produces less LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. The tablet also helps the body remove more cholesterol from the blood, which can slow plaque buildup in arteries.

Atorva 5 mg Tablet is a lower-strength option compared with Atorva 10 mg Tablet, Atorva 20 mg Tablet, Atorva 40 mg Tablet, and Atorva 80 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose Atorva 5 mg Tablet for people who need a smaller dose, are more sensitive to statins, or are being started carefully before any increase is considered. Because it is a low-strength tablet, it is not the same as the higher-dose products and should be used only as directed by a clinician.

• Lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
• Lower triglycerides
• Raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol
• Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
• Support treatment of mixed dyslipidemia

• Swallow Atorva 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says otherwise.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Follow the exact dose your doctor prescribes; do not change from Atorva 5 mg Tablet to a higher strength on your own.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice unless your clinician says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Atorva 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of atorvastatin. Your doctor decides how often you should take it, but atorvastatin is commonly taken once daily; the maximum daily dose used for this medicine is 80 mg, not 5 mg for every person. Because this is the 5 mg strength, it is a lower-dose tablet and should be adjusted only by a prescriber.

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
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Headache
• Mild stomach upset
• More frequent muscle symptoms may be noticed in people sensitive to statins, even at Atorva 5 mg Tablet strength

• Do not use during pregnancy; atorvastatin can harm an unborn baby.
• Breastfeeding is generally not recommended while taking atorvastatin.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests.
• Use caution with regular alcohol use, since it can increase liver risk.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or tenderness right away.
• This 5 mg tablet is a low-dose strength, but higher statin doses may be needed only if your doctor decides they are appropriate.
• It is not meant to treat chest pain or stop an acute heart problem.

• Grapefruit juice
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals that can raise atorvastatin levels
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that interact with statins
• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates

Store Atorva 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.