Storvas 80 Tablet

Storvas 80 Tablet contains atorvastatin 80 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used along with diet and lifestyle changes to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL (good) cholesterol. Storvas 80 Tablet is also used to help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in people at higher risk. This Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. product is a prescription-strength tablet for long-term cholesterol management.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Storvas 80 Tablet works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol. This lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps the liver remove more LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Storvas 80 Tablet is a high-strength atorvastatin tablet, and it is not the same as the lower-dose atorvastatin tablets that are often used when treatment is being started or adjusted. Because there are no other Storvas strengths in our range, this exact Storvas 80 Tablet fits patients who have already been assessed by a doctor and need a strong statin dose for cholesterol control or cardiovascular risk reduction. Doctors may choose this strength when lower doses are not enough to reach treatment goals.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in high-risk patients

• Swallow Storvas 80 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you it is safe to do so.
• Follow a low-fat diet and exercise plan along with the tablet for best results.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Storvas 80 Tablet provides atorvastatin 80 mg per tablet. This strength is usually taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your cholesterol levels, risk factors, and how you respond to treatment. Do not take more than 80 mg in one day unless a clinician specifically instructs you otherwise.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Atorvastatin may include:

• Muscle aches or mild muscle pain, which may be more noticeable with the 80 mg strength
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Mild headache
• Upset stomach

• Storvas 80 Tablet is a higher-strength statin and should be used only if your doctor has decided this dose is appropriate for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heavy alcohol use, or unexplained muscle pain before starting this tablet.
• Report muscle pain, weakness, or cramps right away, especially when taking a high-dose statin like Storvas 80 Tablet.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed while taking atorvastatin unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Limit alcohol, because it can add strain to the liver while you are taking Storvas 80 Tablet.
• This medicine does not treat chest pain or an active heart attack and is not used for immediate symptom relief.
• Tell your doctor about diabetes or prediabetes, since statins can sometimes affect blood sugar.

• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice can increase atorvastatin levels and side effects.
• Strong antibiotics or antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole may raise the risk of muscle side effects.
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines can interact with atorvastatin.
• Cyclosporine and some other transplant medicines can greatly increase atorvastatin exposure.
• Other cholesterol medicines such as gemfibrozil may increase the risk of muscle injury.

Store Storvas 80 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.