Atorva 10 Tablet

Brand Name

Atorva 10

Generic Name / Composition

Atorvastatin 10 mg

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Main Category

• Lipid-Lowering Medicine (Statin Class)

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Description

Atorva 10 Tablet contains Atorvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medicine from the statin group.
It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver.
This reduces bad cholesterol (LDL, triglycerides) and increases good cholesterol (HDL), thereby lowering the risk of heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis.

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Uses / Indications

• High cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia, Dyslipidemia)

• Prevention of heart attack and stroke

• Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries)

• Diabetes patients with high cholesterol

• Mixed lipid disorders

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Dosage (General Guidance)

(As prescribed by physician)

• Adults: Usually 10 mg once daily (starting dose)

• May be increased gradually up to 20–80 mg/day depending on lipid levels

• Can be taken with or without food, preferably in the evening

Route: Oral

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Side Effects

• Headache, dizziness

• Nausea, constipation, stomach pain

• Muscle pain, weakness (myalgia)

• Rare: Liver enzyme elevation, rhabdomyolysis (serious muscle damage)

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Precautions / Warnings

• Avoid in liver disease or unexplained persistent liver enzyme elevation

• Use cautiously in patients with kidney disease or alcohol use

• May cause muscle pain/weakness → inform doctor if severe

• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Requires regular monitoring of lipid profile and liver function

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Drug Interactions

• Alcohol (↑ risk of liver damage)

• Other cholesterol-lowering drugs (gemfibrozil, fenofibrate – ↑ risk of muscle injury)

• Certain antibiotics & antifungals (↑ atorvastatin levels)

• Blood thinners like Warfarin (↑ bleeding risk)

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Packaging

• Strip of 10 tablets

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Manufacturer

Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India