Nustat 5 mg Tablet

Nustat 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people at risk. Nustat 5 mg Tablet may also help lower triglycerides and raise “good” HDL cholesterol when diet and lifestyle changes alone are not enough.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that your body uses to make cholesterol. With this tablet, less cholesterol is made and more LDL cholesterol is removed from the blood, which helps protect the heart and blood vessels.

Nustat 5 mg Tablet is the 5 mg strength of atorvastatin, so it is a lower-dose tablet that may suit people who need a gentle starting point or a carefully adjusted dose. A doctor may choose this strength when they want to monitor response and side effects before increasing the dose, or when a lower daily amount is appropriate for the patient’s risk factors and treatment goals.

• Lower high LDL cholesterol
• Lower total cholesterol
• Lower triglycerides
• Raise HDL cholesterol
• Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
• Support treatment for mixed dyslipidemia

• Swallow Nustat 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day.
• You may take the tablet with or without food.
• Do not stop taking Nustat 5 mg Tablet just because you feel well, since cholesterol treatment often needs to be long term.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow a heart-healthy diet and exercise plan while using this tablet.

Each Nustat 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of atorvastatin per tablet. The doctor decides how often to take it, but atorvastatin tablets are commonly taken once daily, and the total daily dose should not exceed the amount prescribed by your clinician. This 5 mg strength is a lower-dose option, so it is not meant to be assumed as a starting dose for everyone.

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
• Stomach pain
• Tiredness
• Mild increase in liver enzymes

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because atorvastatin may not be suitable for some people with active liver problems.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since it can increase the risk of liver-related problems.
• Report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness right away, especially if it is severe or comes with fever or dark urine.
• Do not use Nustat 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy; statins are not recommended during pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding is generally not recommended while taking atorvastatin.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines and supplements you take, because several drugs can raise atorvastatin levels and increase side effects.
• This tablet does not treat chest pain or provide immediate relief during a heart attack; it is a cholesterol medicine, not an emergency heart medicine.

• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
• Cyclosporine
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV protease inhibitors or hepatitis C medicines that affect liver enzymes
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates

Store Nustat 5 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.