Storvas 10 Tablet

Storvas 10 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains atorvastatin 10 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who need cholesterol control. Storvas 10 Tablet may also be used along with diet and exercise when lifestyle changes alone are not enough. This Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. product is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol. As a tablet, Storvas 10 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body, where it helps the liver remove more LDL cholesterol from the blood.

Storvas 10 Tablet is the 10 mg strength, which is a lower-strength atorvastatin tablet compared with Storvas 20 Tablet and Storvas 80 Tablet, and stronger than Storvas 5 Tablet. It is often chosen for people who need a modest starting or maintenance dose, or when a prescriber wants a gentler step before increasing treatment. The exact strength and how it fits your plan should be decided by your doctor based on your cholesterol levels and risk factors.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• To help lower heart attack risk
• To help lower stroke risk

• Swallow Storvas 10 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day, with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the diet plan your clinician recommended, since Storvas 10 Tablet works best with heart-healthy eating.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice while taking atorvastatin tablets.
• Use the strength exactly as prescribed; do not switch to Storvas 20 Tablet, Storvas 5 Tablet, or Storvas 80 Tablet on your own.

Each Storvas 10 Tablet provides atorvastatin 10 mg. For most patients, it is taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether the dose should be increased or decreased are decided by the doctor. The maximum daily dose of atorvastatin is generally 80 mg, but not everyone needs a higher dose and this 10 mg tablet may be enough for some 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
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Headache
• Mild stomach upset
• At this 10 mg strength, side effects may be less likely than with higher strengths, but they can still occur

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests before starting Storvas 10 Tablet.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, because it can increase the risk of liver problems with atorvastatin.
• Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness right away, since statins can rarely cause serious muscle injury.
• If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine.
• Let your clinician know about diabetes, thyroid problems, kidney issues, or a history of stroke or heart disease.
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own, even if you feel well, because cholesterol medicines work over time.
• If you take other medicines that can raise atorvastatin levels, your prescriber may need to adjust therapy or monitor you more closely.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Large amounts of grapefruit juice

Store Storvas 10 Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat, moisture, and out of reach of children.