Atorva 80 mg Tablet

Atorva 80 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 80 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help lower high cholesterol and triglycerides, and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with certain cardiovascular risk factors. Atorva 80 mg Tablet is the highest common tablet strength in this brand range, so it is generally used when a doctor needs a strong cholesterol-lowering effect. It works best along with a heart-healthy diet, exercise, and other lifestyle measures.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that your body uses to make cholesterol. As a tablet, Atorva 80 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so it can help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol over time.

Atorva 80 mg Tablet is a high-strength atorvastatin tablet, so it is usually chosen for patients who have not reached their cholesterol goals with lower strengths such as Atorva 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, or 40 mg, or for those who need intensive treatment based on their medical history. Because this is the 80 mg strength, it is not a typical starting dose for most people and should only be used when a clinician has specifically decided that this higher dose is appropriate.

• High LDL cholesterol
• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke in higher-risk patients
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in people with diabetes or other risk factors

• Swallow Atorva 80 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• You can take this tablet with or without food, at the same time each day.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change to the 80 mg strength on your own, since this is a higher-dose tablet.
• If your doctor also recommends a cholesterol-lowering diet, continue it while taking Atorva 80 mg Tablet.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay, because it can raise atorvastatin levels.

Each Atorva 80 mg Tablet provides 80 mg of atorvastatin, which is a high-strength dose. It is typically taken once daily, but the exact schedule and total daily dose are decided by the prescriber based on your cholesterol levels, heart risk, and how well you tolerate treatment. The usual maximum dose of atorvastatin is 80 mg per day unless a specialist directs otherwise.

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, which may be more likely with the 80 mg strength
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Upset stomach
• Headache

• Atorva 80 mg Tablet is a higher-strength statin, so your doctor should monitor you for muscle or liver-related side effects.
• Tell your clinician if you have liver disease, a history of muscle problems, or drink heavy amounts of alcohol.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your prescriber specifically says it is safe.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness right away, especially if you also feel unwell or feverish.
• This medicine is not meant to treat chest pain during an active heart attack or sudden emergency symptoms.
• Let your doctor know about diabetes, thyroid problems, kidney issues, or recent major surgery, since these can affect statin safety.
• If you feel dizzy or weak, be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how the tablet affects you.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, itraconazole, or ritonavir-based medicines can raise atorvastatin levels.
• Certain HIV or hepatitis C medicines may increase the risk of muscle side effects.
• Other cholesterol medicines such as gemfibrozil or high-dose niacin can increase muscle-related risk.
• Grapefruit juice can increase the amount of atorvastatin in your body.
• Warfarin may need closer monitoring because atorvastatin can affect INR in some patients.

Store Atorva 80 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.