Jovastatin 80 mg Tablet

Jovastatin 80 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 80 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Jovastatin 80 mg Tablet is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart-related problems in people who need strong cholesterol control.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Jovastatin 80 mg Tablet blocks an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol, which helps lower the amount of cholesterol circulating in your blood. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then works mainly in the liver where cholesterol is made.

Jovastatin 80 mg Tablet is the highest strength in this brand range, above the 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg tablets. Because it is a high-dose atorvastatin tablet, it is usually chosen only after a doctor has assessed that lower strengths are not enough or that a stronger cholesterol-lowering effect is needed. Some people may not notice an immediate “feel,” but the medicine works steadily over time as part of a longer-term treatment plan.

• High LDL cholesterol
• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Lowering risk of heart attack
• Lowering risk of stroke
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in selected patients

• Swallow Jovastatin 80 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• Take it once daily exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay, because it can raise atorvastatin levels.
• Keep taking the tablet even if you feel well, since cholesterol problems usually do not cause symptoms.
• Do not change to this 80 mg strength on your own; it is a higher-dose tablet meant for patients whose doctor has specifically chosen it.

Each Jovastatin 80 mg Tablet provides 80 mg of atorvastatin per tablet, which is a high-strength dose. It is usually taken once daily, and the maximum daily dose is 80 mg unless a doctor specifically directs otherwise. The prescriber decides the dose based on your cholesterol numbers, heart-risk profile, and how you responded to lower strengths.

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
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Headache
• Runny nose or cold-like symptoms
• Abnormal liver blood tests (more likely to be checked with this higher strength)

• Jovastatin 80 mg Tablet is the highest strength of this brand, so it should only be used when a doctor has determined that this dose is appropriate.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of unexplained liver enzyme problems.
• Limit alcohol, since heavy alcohol use can increase the risk of liver problems.
• Report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness promptly, especially at this high dose.
• Tell your doctor about diabetes or prediabetes, because statins can slightly raise blood sugar in some people.
• Do not stop taking the tablet suddenly without medical advice, because cholesterol control is long-term treatment.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, HIV protease inhibitors, or some hepatitis C medicines
• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice
• Digoxin, warfarin, or certain other medicines that may need monitoring

Store Jovastatin 80 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and children.