Atr 80 Tablet

Composition

Atorvastatin (80mg)

Uses of Atr 80 Tablet

High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), mixed dyslipidemia, high triglycerides; prevention 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 in high-risk patients
• •Slows progression of atherosclerosis

How it works

Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). It reduces cholesterol synthesis in the liver, lowering LDL and triglycerides and modestly increasing HDL, thereby reducing atherosclerotic risk.

Directions for use

Take as directed by a doctor, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow whole with water; continue diet/exercise advised for cholesterol control.

Side effects

Common side effects of Atr 80 Tablet may include:

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