Atorva 10 Tablet

Composition

Atorvastatin (10mg) + Ezetimibe (10mg)

Uses of Atorva 10 Tablet

High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), mixed dyslipidemia, high triglycerides, prevention of heart attack and stroke in at-risk patients

• •Lowers LDL cholesterol
• •Lowers triglycerides
• •Helps prevent heart attack and stroke
• •Slows progression of atherosclerosis
• •Improves overall lipid profile

How it works

Atorvastatin is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces cholesterol production in the liver. It lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides and can modestly raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, helping reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk.

Directions for use

Take as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food; swallow tablet whole with water. Continue diet and lifestyle changes (low-fat diet, exercise) as advised; do not stop without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Atorva 10 Tablet may include:

• •Headache
• •nausea
• •diarrhea
• •constipation
• •abdominal pain
• •indigestion