Xtor 40 Tablet

Xtor 40 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 40 mg of atorvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class, which is used to lower unhealthy cholesterol and triglycerides and to help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who need cholesterol-lowering treatment. Xtor 40 Tablet is often chosen when a doctor needs a moderate-to-strong cholesterol-lowering effect from a convenient tablet form. It is not a quick-relief medicine for chest pain, and it works best when paired with diet and other heart-healthy changes.

How it works: Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that the body uses to make cholesterol, which helps lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides. In tablet form, Xtor 40 Tablet provides a measured 40 mg dose that is absorbed after swallowing and then works over time to improve blood lipid levels.

Xtor 40 Tablet is a higher-strength atorvastatin tablet than Xtor 5 Tablet, Xtor 10 Tablet, and Xtor 20 Tablet, but it is lower than Xtor 80 Tablet. This strength may suit adults who need more cholesterol lowering than the lower tablet strengths can provide, after a doctor reviews their cholesterol levels, risk factors, and treatment goals. It is not the usual starting strength for everyone, so the 40 mg dose should only be used when a clinician has decided that this tablet strength is appropriate.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Lowering risk of heart attack and stroke
• Slowing plaque buildup in arteries

• Swallow Xtor 40 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day for the best routine.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Follow the diet plan your doctor recommends while taking Xtor 40 Tablet.
• Avoid large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take the next dose at the regular time.

Each Xtor 40 Tablet provides 40 mg of atorvastatin per tablet. This strength is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule and total daily dose are set by the doctor based on cholesterol results and cardiovascular risk. The usual maximum atorvastatin dose is 80 mg per day, so Xtor 40 Tablet should not be doubled unless a prescriber specifically instructs it.

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
• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Nausea
• Mild stomach upset
• Headache

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of liver problems before using Xtor 40 Tablet.
• This higher-strength tablet may be more likely to be used with closer monitoring for muscle-related side effects.
• Avoid or limit alcohol, since heavy drinking can raise the risk of liver problems.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; atorvastatin is not used during pregnancy.
• Use caution if you have diabetes, as statins can sometimes affect blood sugar levels.
• Tell your doctor about any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness right away.
• Xtor 40 Tablet does not treat sudden chest pain or a heart attack; seek emergency care for those symptoms.

• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
• Certain antibiotics and antifungal medicines
• HIV or hepatitis C medicines that can raise atorvastatin levels
• Cyclosporine
• Other lipid-lowering medicines such as gemfibrozil

Store Xtor 40 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.