Rovatin 20 mg Tablet

Rovatin 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of cholesterol-lowering medicines and is used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, triglycerides, and the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who need treatment for high lipids or cardiovascular risk reduction.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol, so the liver removes more LDL from the blood. As a tablet, Rovatin 20 mg is taken by mouth and delivers a steady daily dose of atorvastatin for cholesterol control over time.

Rovatin 20 mg Tablet is a moderate-strength atorvastatin tablet, higher than low-dose options such as 10 mg and often chosen when a doctor wants more LDL-lowering effect than a starter dose can provide. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Rovatin listed here, this 20 mg tablet is the exact product used when a clinician has decided this specific strength is appropriate for the patient’s needs.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients
• Supportive treatment alongside diet and exercise

• Swallow the Rovatin 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Follow the exact dose your doctor prescribed; do not change the strength or frequency on your own.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because cholesterol treatment works over time.

Each Rovatin 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of atorvastatin. For many adults, atorvastatin is taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether this 20 mg strength is right for you must be decided by your doctor based on your cholesterol levels and overall heart risk. The maximum daily dose of atorvastatin is 80 mg, and higher doses should only be used when specifically prescribed.

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
• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Mild liver enzyme changes on blood tests

• Rovatin 20 mg Tablet is not for treating sudden chest pain or an active heart attack.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of muscle problems, or drink alcohol regularly.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay, because it can raise atorvastatin levels.
• Use extra caution if you have diabetes or are at risk for high blood sugar, as statins can slightly affect glucose in some people.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your doctor specifically advises it.
• Report any new muscle pain or weakness promptly, especially if it is unusual for you.
• This tablet does not replace diet, exercise, or other heart-healthy measures.

• Grapefruit juice
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals that can raise atorvastatin levels
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that affect statin metabolism
• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates, which can increase muscle-risk

Store Rovatin 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.