Lipicalm 10 mg Tablet

Lipicalm 10 mg Tablet is an oral medicine that contains 10 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class, which is used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with cardiovascular risk factors. Lipicalm 10 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is used along with diet and lifestyle changes when cholesterol needs medical treatment.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol. With regular use of this tablet, the liver removes more LDL cholesterol from the blood, which can help protect blood vessels over time.

The 10 mg strength is a lower starting dose of Lipicalm and is often chosen when a doctor wants gentle LDL-cholesterol lowering or is beginning statin therapy. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, Lipicalm 10 mg Tablet represents a standard tablet option that may be adjusted later only if your prescriber decides you need more or less atorvastatin.

• Lower high LDL cholesterol
• Lower total cholesterol and triglycerides
• Raise HDL cholesterol in some patients
• Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
• Support treatment of mixed lipid disorders

• Swallow Lipicalm 10 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if possible.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you it is safe.
• Keep following the low-cholesterol diet and exercise plan your clinician recommended.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Lipicalm 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of atorvastatin. The tablet is usually taken once daily, but your doctor may choose a different schedule based on your cholesterol levels, other medicines, and medical history; do not take more than the prescribed amount, and the daily maximum is determined by your prescriber for this product.

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
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Mild headache
• Digestive upset

• Lipicalm 10 mg Tablet is a lower statin dose, but it can still cause muscle-related side effects, especially in older adults or people taking interacting medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, drink a lot of alcohol, or have a history of unexplained muscle pain.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and avoid it while breastfeeding unless your clinician specifically directs otherwise.
• Report any muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness promptly, especially if it comes with fever or dark urine.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice if your prescriber or pharmacist has told you to, because it can affect atorvastatin levels.
• This medicine may not be suitable for people who have had allergic reactions to statins.
• Continue heart-healthy diet and exercise; the tablet works best as part of a full treatment plan.

• Grapefruit juice
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals, such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C protease inhibitors
• Cyclosporine
• Other cholesterol-lowering medicines, especially gemfibrozil

Store Lipicalm 10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.