configunitprice | 0.15 |
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SKU | CMS665 |
USA Brand Name | Lipitor |
Strength | 5mg |
Generic Name | Atorvastatin |
Manufacturer | Zydus Cadila |
Atorvastatin is the generic version for Atorva 5 mg
Lipitor
Atorva 5 mg contains an active ingredient, Atorvastatin, which is used in the treatment of increased cholesterol, increased LDL levels, and increased triglycerides. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.
Zydus Cadila is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Atorva 5 mg.
Atorva 5 mg contains an active ingredient, Atorvastatin, 5 mg. It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.
Atorva 5 mg is a cholesterol-lowering medicine which has Atorvastatin, as an active ingredient. It basically works by blocking the enzyme (HMG-CoA Reductase) which is required in the body to make cholesterol. Atorvastatin reduces the bad cholesterol (LDL, Triglyceride) and increases Good Cholesterol (HDL); hence reducing long term cardiovascular risks such as Stroke, Heart Attack, and Chest Pain.
You should not take Atorva 5 mg if you:
Atorva 5 mg contains a statin, Atorvastatin which helps in reducing the Bad Cholesterol by inhibiting a cholesterol forming Enzyme. It is available in various strengths and should be taken as prescribed by the Doctor. You can take it with or without food but at a fixed time.
Atorvastatin can also be given to children but in low doses or depending on how a child responds to it. The dose may be increased after 4 weeks or depending upon the response to the medicine.
Atorva 5 mg is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Atorva 5 mg.
Atorva 5 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew and crush it. It is always better to take it with or without food.
You are always advised to take Atorva 5 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take it in a smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended.
You should contact your doctor as soon as possible in case of overdose.
You should try to take every dose of Atorva 5 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Atorva 5 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose.
Few medicines have been reported to interact with Atorva 5 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:
This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:
Atorva 5 mg is contraindicated in conditions like:
Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment
Atorva 5 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.
Store the Atorva 5 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.