Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin is a statin that lowers cholesterol. It is prescribed for high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and prevention of heart attack and stroke. Below you will find how it is used, how it works, its possible side effects and the brands of Atorvastatin you can order online from Sargodha.

What is Atorvastatin used for?

Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medicine for high LDL cholesterol and high triglycerides. It is also prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with diabetes, high blood pressure or existing heart disease.

How Atorvastatin works

Atorvastatin blocks HMG-CoA reductase, a liver enzyme the body uses to make cholesterol. The liver then pulls more LDL cholesterol out of the bloodstream, lowering the levels that clog arteries.

Side effects of Atorvastatin

Many people take Atorvastatin without any trouble. When side effects do occur they are usually mild, and may include:

• Muscle or joint aches
• Nausea or indigestion
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Mild rise in liver enzymes

Contact your doctor if you have unexplained muscle pain, weakness or dark urine, or if your skin or eyes turn yellow.

Before you take Atorvastatin

• It is usually taken once a day, at the same time each day, with or without food.
• You may need liver tests and cholesterol checks during treatment.
• Avoid large quantities of grapefruit juice.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver or thyroid disease, or drink alcohol heavily.
• Do not use it in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Atorvastatin brands available in Pakistan

These are the Atorvastatin products currently listed on SargodhaBazar.pk. Prices are per pack and can change, so check the product page for the latest price.

This page gives general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist.