Avas 40 Tablet

Avas 40 Tablet contains 40 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Avas 40 Tablet is typically prescribed along with diet changes and other lifestyle measures when a doctor wants stronger cholesterol-lowering treatment. It is an oral tablet made by Micro Labs, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Avas 40 Tablet blocks an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol. This lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol and can also reduce triglycerides, while slightly raising “good” HDL cholesterol over time.

Avas 40 Tablet is a higher-strength atorvastatin tablet, so it is usually chosen for adults who need more LDL cholesterol lowering than lower strengths such as Avas 5 Tablet, Avas 10 Tablet, or Avas 20 Tablet can provide. Compared with Avas 80 Tablet, it offers a moderate-to-strong step up, and a doctor may select it when the response to lower doses has been inadequate or when the treatment goal requires a stronger statin dose. Some people may feel the effect of cholesterol lowering over time rather than right away, since this medicine works gradually.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Lowering cardiovascular risk
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke in selected patients

• Swallow Avas 40 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Keep following the low-cholesterol diet and exercise plan your doctor recommends.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Avas 40 Tablet provides 40 mg of atorvastatin per tablet. This strength is usually taken once daily, but the exact dose and whether it should be increased or decreased are decided by the prescriber based on your cholesterol levels, risk factors, and other medicines. Do not take more than 80 mg of atorvastatin in one day unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so.

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 noticeable at higher statin doses
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion or stomach discomfort
• Tiredness

• Avas 40 Tablet is a stronger statin dose, so muscle side effects should be reported promptly.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heavy alcohol use, or a history of statin-related muscle problems.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay, because it can raise atorvastatin levels.
• Let your clinician know about diabetes or prediabetes, since statins can slightly affect blood sugar in some people.
• This tablet can cause dizziness or fatigue in some people, so use caution when driving until you know how it affects you.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because high cholesterol usually has no symptoms.

• Certain antibiotics or antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that affect statin levels
• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Large amounts of grapefruit juice

Store Avas 40 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.