Avas 5 Tablet

Avas 5 Tablet contains atorvastatin 5 mg in each tablet. It is a statin medicine used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides, while also helping raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Avas 5 Tablet is used along with diet changes and other heart-healthy measures to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related cardiovascular problems. This Micro Labs tablet is swallowed by mouth and is intended for ongoing cholesterol management.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol. In tablet form, Avas 5 Tablet is absorbed after swallowing and helps the liver remove more LDL cholesterol from the blood over time.

Avas 5 Tablet is the lowest-strength tablet in the Avas range sold here, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a gentle starting or maintenance dose. Because it is a lower strength, it may be used in people who need smaller dose adjustments or who are more sensitive to statin side effects than with stronger atorvastatin tablets. The exact dose and whether it should be increased later are decided by the prescriber based on cholesterol levels and overall risk.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Lowering heart attack and stroke risk
• Support for long-term cholesterol control

• Swallow Avas 5 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily at about the same time each day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Keep following the cholesterol-lowering diet your doctor recommends; the tablet works best with lifestyle changes.
• Do not stop taking Avas 5 Tablet on your own just because you feel well.
• 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 5 Tablet contains atorvastatin 5 mg. This strength is commonly taken once daily, and the doctor decides whether that is the right dose for you and whether it should be changed later based on blood tests and treatment goals. The maximum daily dose of atorvastatin is 80 mg, but that is not the dose for most people and should only be used when prescribed.

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
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Mild headache
• Slight liver enzyme changes on blood tests

• Avas 5 Tablet is not for use during pregnancy and should generally be avoided while breastfeeding unless a clinician specifically advises otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of unexplained muscle problems before starting this tablet.
• Report any muscle pain, weakness, or cramps promptly, especially if they are new or worsening.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use because it can increase the risk of liver problems with atorvastatin.
• If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, your doctor may monitor blood sugar while you take Avas 5 Tablet.
• This tablet is for cholesterol control, not for treating chest pain during an emergency.
• Let your prescriber know about all medicines and supplements you use, because several can raise atorvastatin levels.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain antifungals such as itraconazole or ketoconazole
• Some HIV or hepatitis C medicines
• Clarithromycin and other strong antibiotics that affect CYP3A4
• Grapefruit juice in large amounts

Store Avas 5 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.