Mactor 40 Tablet

Mactor 40 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains atorvastatin 40 mg in each tablet. Atorvastatin is a statin medicine used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol in some people. Mactor 40 Tablet is used along with diet and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart-related problems. This strength is typically chosen when a doctor needs a stronger cholesterol-lowering effect than lower-strength atorvastatin tablets.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol, which helps the body remove more LDL cholesterol from the blood. As a tablet, Mactor 40 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help lower cholesterol over time rather than giving immediate symptom relief.

Mactor 40 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Mactor 10 Tablet, delivering 40 mg of atorvastatin in one dose. It may be selected for adults who need more cholesterol reduction or additional cardiovascular risk lowering after a clinician reviews lab results, history, and response to lower doses. Because it is a stronger dose, side effects and drug interactions may be more important to watch for than with lower-strength tablets.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Lowering risk of heart attack
• Lowering risk of stroke
• Prevention of cardiovascular events in higher-risk adults

• Swallow Mactor 40 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Follow a low-cholesterol diet and other lifestyle advice from your clinician while taking this tablet.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Mactor 40 Tablet contains atorvastatin 40 mg. This product is usually taken once daily, and the doctor decides the exact dose based on your cholesterol levels, health history, and other medicines. The maximum daily dose of atorvastatin is 80 mg, so Mactor 40 Tablet is a medium-to-higher strength dose rather than a starting dose for many patients.

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
• Constipation
• Stomach discomfort
• Mild tiredness

• Mactor 40 Tablet is a stronger atorvastatin dose, so your doctor may monitor you more closely for muscle or liver problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heavy alcohol use, or a history of muscle disorders before starting this tablet.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness right away, especially if it is severe or paired with fever or dark urine.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay, because it can raise atorvastatin levels.
• Do not take it during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Let your clinician know if you have diabetes or are at risk for high blood sugar, as statins can affect glucose levels in some people.
• Use caution with driving if you feel dizziness or weakness after taking the tablet.

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• Large amounts of grapefruit juice

Store Mactor 40 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.