Xtor 5 Tablet

Xtor 5 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains atorvastatin 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides and to help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in appropriate patients. Xtor 5 Tablet is taken as a regular oral tablet and is used along with diet and lifestyle changes for long-term cholesterol control. Your doctor may choose this lower-strength atorvastatin tablet when a smaller dose is appropriate for your treatment plan.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Xtor 5 Tablet blocks an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol, which helps lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole and absorbed through the digestive tract to provide steady cholesterol-lowering treatment over time.

Xtor 5 Tablet is a lower-strength form of atorvastatin, so it is often suited for people who need a gentle starting dose, dose adjustment, or closer monitoring before moving to a higher strength. Compared with stronger atorvastatin tablets, this 5 mg tablet may be chosen when a doctor wants to assess response and tolerance before increasing the dose.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Raised triglycerides
• To help lower cardiovascular risk in selected patients
• Supportive treatment with diet and exercise

• Swallow Xtor 5 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Follow the cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise plan your doctor recommends while using Xtor 5 Tablet.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take the next dose at the usual time.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice if your prescriber has told you to do so, because it can affect atorvastatin levels.

Each Xtor 5 Tablet provides atorvastatin 5 mg per tablet. The usual frequency is once daily, but the exact dose, timing, and whether a higher or lower atorvastatin dose is needed are decided by your doctor based on your cholesterol levels, other medicines, and medical history. Do not exceed the prescribed number of tablets per day unless your prescriber tells you to.

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
• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Headache
• Mild stomach upset

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests before using Xtor 5 Tablet.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness promptly, because statins can rarely cause serious muscle injury.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can increase the risk of liver problems.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, since atorvastatin is generally not used in pregnancy.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines and supplements you take, including cholesterol drugs and antibiotics.
• Xtor 5 Tablet is not for the immediate relief of chest pain or other acute heart symptoms.
• Use caution when taking it with interacting medicines, because some combinations can raise atorvastatin levels and side effects.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain antifungal medicines such as itraconazole or ketoconazole
• Certain HIV or hepatitis C medicines
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates
• Grapefruit juice in large amounts

Store Xtor 5 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.