Lipicure 20 Tablet

Lipicure 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains atorvastatin 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class, which is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Lipicure 20 Tablet is also used in people with certain inherited cholesterol disorders and other lipid problems when diet and lifestyle changes are not enough. The tablet is made by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Lipicure 20 Tablet blocks an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol. This lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while helping the body clear more cholesterol from the blood.

Lipicure 20 Tablet is a mid-strength atorvastatin option, sitting between Lipicure 10 Tablet and Lipicure 40 Tablet. It may suit adults who need more LDL-cholesterol lowering than 10 mg provides, but do not yet need the higher 40 mg or 80 mg strengths. Doctors may choose Lipicure 20 Tablet when they want a balanced dose for steady cholesterol control with careful monitoring.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Inherited high cholesterol
• Lowering heart attack and stroke risk

• Swallow Lipicure 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Lipicure 20 Tablet can usually be taken with or without food.
• Avoid taking large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice while using this tablet.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because cholesterol problems often have no symptoms.
• Follow your doctor’s diet and exercise plan along with the tablet.

Each Lipicure 20 Tablet provides atorvastatin 20 mg. The usual frequency is once daily, but the exact dose and whether it is enough or needs adjustment is decided by the doctor based on your cholesterol levels, risk factors, and response to treatment. Do not take more than the prescribed daily amount; the maximum dose of atorvastatin is generally 80 mg per day, but that does not mean 80 mg is right for you.

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
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Mild stomach upset
• More fatigue than usual

• Lipicure 20 Tablet is a prescription statin and should be used only after a doctor has assessed your cholesterol and heart risk.
• This 20 mg strength is stronger than Lipicure 10 Tablet and may be more likely to cause muscle-related side effects in sensitive people.
• Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol heavily or have ever had liver disease, because atorvastatin can affect the liver.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness right away, especially if it comes with fever or dark urine.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because atorvastatin should not be used in pregnancy.
• Use caution with new medicines from other doctors, as some can raise atorvastatin levels and increase side effects.
• Lipicure 20 Tablet can interact with medicines used for heart rhythm, infections, and immune conditions, so medication review is important.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that affect CYP3A4
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates
• Grapefruit juice

Store Lipicure 20 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.