Avas 80 Tablet

Avas 80 Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains atorvastatin 80 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class and is used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides while raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol. By improving cholesterol levels, Avas 80 Tablet helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other blood vessel problems in people who need intensive cholesterol treatment.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that your body uses to make cholesterol. This tablet form delivers the medicine by mouth, helping your liver clear more LDL from the blood over time.

Avas 80 Tablet is the 80 mg tablet, which is a high-strength atorvastatin option and is not the usual starting dose for most people. Doctors may choose this strength for patients who need more intensive LDL lowering, or who have already been assessed and are being stepped up from lower doses; in our range, this is the only Avas strength sold, so it should be used only when 80 mg is specifically prescribed.

• Lowering LDL cholesterol
• Lowering triglycerides
• Raising HDL cholesterol
• Reducing risk of heart attack
• Reducing risk of stroke
• Slowing atherosclerosis in high-risk patients

• Swallow the Avas 80 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber specifically tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• You may take it with or without food; food does not meaningfully change its use.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice while using Avas 80 Tablet.
• Follow the exact dose and schedule your doctor prescribes; do not change to a lower or higher dose on your own.

Each Avas 80 Tablet provides atorvastatin 80 mg, which is a high-intensity strength. It is usually taken once daily, and the maximum recommended daily amount is 80 mg unless your doctor directs otherwise. Your prescriber decides the right dose based on your cholesterol levels, heart risk, other medicines, and how you respond.

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 concerning at higher statin strengths
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Headache

• Avas 80 Tablet is a high-strength statin, so report any unexplained muscle pain or weakness right away.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and avoid it while breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically advises otherwise.
• Tell your clinician if you have liver disease, heavy alcohol use, or abnormal liver tests before starting treatment.
• Avoid large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice because it can increase atorvastatin levels.
• Use caution if you already take medicines that raise statin levels, since the 80 mg strength can increase the chance of side effects.
• This medicine does not treat chest pain or give immediate relief during a heart attack or stroke.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because cholesterol problems usually have no symptoms.

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• Certain antibiotics and antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C protease inhibitors
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Large amounts of grapefruit juice

Store Avas 80 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.