Tonact 80 Tablet

Tonact 80 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains atorvastatin, 80 mg in each tablet. Atorvastatin belongs to the statin class of medicines, which help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Tonact 80 Tablet is used along with diet and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cholesterol-related complications.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Tonact 80 Tablet blocks an enzyme in the liver that is needed to make cholesterol. This helps the liver remove more LDL cholesterol from the blood, and the tablet is taken by mouth once it is swallowed and absorbed.

Tonact 80 Tablet is a high-strength atorvastatin tablet, so it is generally chosen for people whose doctor has already assessed that a lower dose is not enough or that they need intensive cholesterol lowering. Because this is the 80 mg strength, it is not the usual starting dose for most patients and should be used exactly as prescribed. There are no other strengths of Tonact in our range, so this tablet represents the full-strength product we sell.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in selected adults

• Swallow the Tonact 80 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• You may take it with or without food; food does not usually change how it works.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Keep following the cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise plan your doctor recommended.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Tonact 80 Tablet provides atorvastatin 80 mg per tablet. This strength is typically taken once daily, and the maximum usual daily dose for atorvastatin is 80 mg unless a prescriber gives different instructions. Your doctor decides whether this high-strength tablet is appropriate based on your cholesterol levels, cardiovascular risk, and response to treatment.

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

Common side effects of Atorvastatin may include:

• Muscle aches or pain, which may be more noticeable with the 80 mg strength
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Cold-like symptoms
• Mild stomach upset

• Tonact 80 Tablet is a high-strength statin and should only be used when a doctor has decided the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Report any history of liver disease, heavy alcohol use, or unexplained muscle problems before taking this tablet.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay, because it can raise atorvastatin levels.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, since statins can slightly affect blood sugar.
• Use extra caution if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; atorvastatin is generally not used in pregnancy.
• Let your clinician know about all medicines and supplements you take, especially if you have kidney disease or take other drugs that can raise statin levels.
• This medicine does not treat chest pain during an attack and does not replace emergency care for acute heart symptoms.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that can raise atorvastatin levels
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• High amounts of grapefruit juice

Store Tonact 80 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.