Aztor 5 Tablet

Aztor 5 Tablet contains atorvastatin 5 mg in each tablet and is a prescription statin medicine used to help lower cholesterol and triglycerides. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in people who need cholesterol-lowering treatment. Aztor 5 Tablet is taken by mouth as an oral tablet and is usually used along with diet and lifestyle changes.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Aztor 5 Tablet blocks an enzyme the liver uses to make cholesterol, so the liver removes more LDL cholesterol from the blood. As an oral tablet, it works through the body after you swallow it and is taken regularly to help keep cholesterol levels lower over time.

Aztor 5 Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in the Aztor line, and it may suit people who need a gentle starting or adjustment dose rather than a higher-strength statin tablet. Compared with Aztor 10 Tablet, Aztor 20 Tablet, Aztor 40 Tablet, and Aztor 80 Tablet, this 5 mg tablet gives a smaller amount of atorvastatin per dose, which can help a doctor fine-tune treatment and reduce the chance of dose-related side effects in some patients.

• Lower LDL cholesterol
• Lower triglycerides
• Raise HDL cholesterol modestly
• Help prevent heart attack and stroke
• Reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with risk factors

• Swallow Aztor 5 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for steady effect.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you it is safe.
• Keep following the cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise plan recommended by your clinician.

Each Aztor 5 Tablet provides atorvastatin 5 mg. Your doctor decides whether it is taken once daily or adjusted to another schedule based on your cholesterol levels, heart risk, and how you respond to treatment. Do not take more than the prescribed daily amount; higher-strength Aztor tablets are available if your doctor needs a larger dose.

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
• Constipation
• Headache
• Mild increase in liver enzymes on lab tests

• Aztor 5 Tablet is a lower strength, but muscle and liver side effects can still occur and should be reported.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is okay, because it can raise atorvastatin levels.
• Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol regularly or have liver disease.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and avoid it while breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Tell your clinician about any unexplained muscle pain before or during treatment.
• If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, ask your doctor about blood sugar monitoring.
• Use extra caution if you take medicines that can raise atorvastatin levels or increase muscle injury risk.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain HIV or hepatitis C medicines
• Strong antibiotics or antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates
• Grapefruit juice

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