ATR 40 Tablet

ATR 40 Tablet contains atorvastatin 40 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides while helping raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol. ATR 40 Tablet is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in people with risk factors or established heart disease.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol, so the liver removes more LDL cholesterol from the blood. As a tablet, ATR 40 Tablet delivers this medicine in a standard swallowed form once it is absorbed.

ATR 40 Tablet is a higher-strength atorvastatin tablet, so it is usually chosen for people who need more cholesterol-lowering effect than lower strengths can provide. Because it is 40 mg per tablet, it is not the usual starting tablet for everyone; a doctor may select ATR 40 Tablet when labs, heart-risk history, and prior treatment response support this dose.

• Lower LDL cholesterol
• Lower triglycerides
• Raise HDL cholesterol
• Reduce risk of heart attack
• Reduce risk of stroke
• Slow progression of atherosclerosis

• Swallow ATR 40 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Follow the exact dose your doctor prescribes; do not change the amount because it is a 40 mg tablet.
• Limit or avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice unless your clinician says it is okay.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because cholesterol medicines work best over time.

Each ATR 40 Tablet provides atorvastatin 40 mg per tablet. This tablet is often taken once daily, but the exact schedule depends on your cholesterol goals and medical history; the maximum dose of atorvastatin is 80 mg per day. Your doctor decides whether ATR 40 Tablet is the right strength for you and how long you should stay on it.

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
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Mild stomach upset
• Headache
• Some side effects may be more noticeable at the 40 mg strength, especially muscle-related symptoms

• ATR 40 Tablet is a higher-strength statin, so report any unexplained muscle pain or weakness right away.
• Avoid use during pregnancy; tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests.
• Limit alcohol, since heavy drinking can increase liver-related risk.
• Share a full medication list before starting, especially if you take drugs that raise atorvastatin levels.
• This medicine does not treat chest pain or acute heart attack symptoms; get emergency help for those.
• If you have diabetes or a high risk of diabetes, your clinician may monitor blood sugar while you take this tablet.

• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that affect CYP3A4
• Cyclosporine
• Some cholesterol medicines such as gemfibrozil or high-dose niacin

Store ATR 40 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and heat.