Atorgift 10 Tab

Composition

Atorvastatin 10 mg

Uses of Atorgift 10 Tab

Used to lower high cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raise HDL, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in at-risk patients.

• •Lowers LDL (bad cholesterol)
• •Reduces triglycerides
• •Helps raise HDL (good cholesterol)
• •Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients

How it works

Atorvastatin is an HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). It reduces cholesterol production in the liver and increases hepatic uptake of LDL cholesterol from the blood, thereby lowering LDL and triglycerides and modestly increasing HDL.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take as advised by the 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 Atorgift 10 Tab may include:

• •Headache
• •abdominal pain
• •indigestion
• •nausea
• •diarrhoea
• •constipation
• •muscle pain (myalgia)