TVS 80 mg Tablet

TVS 80 mg Tablet is a prescription atorvastatin tablet that contains 80 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines and is used to help lower high cholesterol and triglycerides while reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke in people at higher cardiovascular risk. TVS 80 mg Tablet is the highest common atorvastatin tablet strength and is intended for patients whose doctor has decided that a high-intensity statin dose is appropriate. It is made by Shine Pharmaceuticals and comes as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Atorvastatin blocks an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol, which helps lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides. As a tablet, TVS 80 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then works mainly in the liver to reduce cholesterol production and help clear LDL from the blood.

TVS 80 mg Tablet is a high-strength atorvastatin option, so it is usually chosen only after a doctor has assessed your cholesterol levels, overall heart risk, and response to lower doses. Compared with lower atorvastatin strengths, this 80 mg tablet delivers a stronger cholesterol-lowering effect and may be used when a smaller dose is not enough or when very aggressive lipid lowering is needed. Because it is a higher strength, side effects such as muscle symptoms may be more likely than with lower-strength tablets.

• Lower high LDL cholesterol
• Lower triglycerides
• Raise HDL cholesterol modestly
• Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
• Help slow buildup of plaque in arteries

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take TVS 80 mg Tablet once daily at the same time each day.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice while using atorvastatin.
• Follow the exact dose your doctor prescribed; do not change to 80 mg on your own.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose—do not double up.

Each TVS 80 mg Tablet provides 80 mg of atorvastatin, which is a high-intensity dose. It is usually taken once daily, and the maximum usual daily dose is 80 mg unless a doctor specifically directs otherwise. Your clinician decides whether this strength is right for you based on your cholesterol goals, lab results, and overall heart risk.

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, which may be more noticeable at this 80 mg strength
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Stomach upset

• TVS 80 mg Tablet is a high-strength statin and should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your prescriber says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of muscle problems, heavy alcohol use, or kidney disease.
• Report new muscle pain, weakness, or cramps right away, especially because this strength can raise that risk.
• Limit alcohol because it can increase the chance of liver problems.
• Let your doctor know if you take any medicines that can interact with atorvastatin, including certain antibiotics or antifungals.
• This tablet is not for immediate relief of chest pain or symptoms of a heart attack.

• Certain antibiotics and antifungals, such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C protease inhibitor medicines
• Cyclosporine
• Other cholesterol medicines, especially gemfibrozil or some fibrates
• Large amounts of grapefruit juice

Store TVS 80 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and light.