Xtor 80 Tablet

Xtor 80 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains atorvastatin 80 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Xtor 80 Tablet is a higher-strength form of atorvastatin and is used when a clinician decides that a stronger cholesterol-lowering effect is needed. It is taken as an oral tablet from Ipca Laboratories, India, in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Atorvastatin in Xtor 80 Tablet blocks an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol. This lowers LDL cholesterol and can also help raise HDL and reduce triglycerides.

Xtor 80 Tablet is the highest-strength atorvastatin tablet in this product range, so it is not a starter dose for most people. Doctors may choose Xtor 80 Tablet for patients who need an intensive cholesterol-lowering regimen or who have not reached their lipid goals with lower doses. Because it is a stronger tablet, it may also carry a higher chance of dose-related side effects than lower-strength atorvastatin tablets.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke risk in selected patients
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in people with diabetes or other risk factors

• Swallow Xtor 80 Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your clinician says it is okay.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because cholesterol problems usually do not cause symptoms.
• Follow the diet and lifestyle plan your doctor recommends along with the tablet.

Each Xtor 80 Tablet contains 80 mg of atorvastatin per tablet. The usual frequency is once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your cholesterol levels, heart risk, and how you respond to treatment. Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours unless a clinician specifically instructs you to do so.

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 can be more noticeable at the 80 mg strength
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Mild liver enzyme changes on blood tests

• Xtor 80 Tablet is a high-strength statin, so use it only if your doctor has specifically prescribed this dose.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your clinician says it is safe.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of liver disease, heavy alcohol use, or unexplained muscle pain.
• Report muscle weakness or pain right away, especially if it is severe or comes with fever or dark urine.
• Be cautious with alcohol, since both alcohol and statins can affect the liver.
• This tablet may interact with several medicines, so share your full medication list, including supplements.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell, use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.

• Cyclosporine and other strong immunosuppressants
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals such as clarithromycin or itraconazole
• HIV or hepatitis C protease inhibitors
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Large amounts of grapefruit juice

Store Xtor 80 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.