ATHEART 10MG TAB

Composition

Atorvastatin 10 mg

Uses of ATHEART 10MG TAB

Used to treat high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia) and to reduce risk of cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke) in high-risk patients.

• •Lowers LDL (bad cholesterol)
• •Reduces triglycerides
• •Modestly increases HDL (good cholesterol)
• •Helps prevent heart attack and stroke
• •Slows progression of atherosclerosis

How it works

Atorvastatin is an HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) that reduces cholesterol synthesis in the liver. It lowers LDL and triglycerides and modestly increases HDL, helping reduce atherosclerotic plaque formation and cardiovascular risk.

Directions for use

Take orally as directed by a doctor, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Continue diet and lifestyle measures; do not stop without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of ATHEART 10MG TAB may include:

• •Headache
• •stomach pain
• •constipation
• •nausea
• •diarrhea
• •indigestion