Atorgift 10 Tablet

Composition of Atorgift 10 Tablet

Atorgift 10 Tablet contains Atorvastatin 10 mg. It belongs to the Statin (HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor) class of medicines.

Uses of Atorgift 10 Tablet

• 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.

Key benefits

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

How Atorgift 10 Tablet 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.

How to take Atorgift 10 Tablet

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.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause immediate harm but may increase the risk of muscle and liver injury. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Atorgift 10 Tablet

Most side effects of Atorgift are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• nausea
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• muscle pain (myalgia)
• joint pain
• increased liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Atorgift 10 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in active liver disease or unexplained persistent rise in liver enzymes. Seek medical help for unexplained muscle pain/weakness, especially with fever or dark urine (risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis). Use caution in kidney disease, hypothyroidism, heavy alcohol use, and in elderly patients. Liver function tests may be monitored. Avoid grapefruit juice in large amounts.

Do not take Atorgift if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Not for people with active liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (clarithromycin, erythromycin, ketoconazole/itraconazole, HIV protease inhibitors),cyclosporine,gemfibrozil and other fibrates,niacin,warfarin (monitor INR),digoxin (monitor),colchicine,rifampicin,grapefruit juice

How to store Atorgift 10 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Atorgift 10 Tablet

Continue your diet, exercise and, above all, stopping smoking — the medicine adds to these, not replaces them. Get your lipid profile repeated as your doctor advises.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

STATURE LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE

Therapeutic class:

Antihyperlipidemic

Drug class:

Statin (HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor)