Pritorva 10 Tab

Composition

Atorvastatin 10 mg

Uses of Pritorva 10 Tab

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

• •Lowers LDL cholesterol
• •Reduces triglycerides
• •Modestly increases HDL cholesterol
• •Helps prevent heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients

How it works

Atorvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG‑CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synthesis in the liver. This lowers LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides and can modestly increase HDL (“good” cholesterol).

Directions for use

Take by mouth as prescribed, usually once daily, with or without food; take at the same time each day. Continue diet/exercise measures; do not stop without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Pritorva 10 Tab may include:

• •Headache
• •nausea
• •diarrhea
• •constipation
• •abdominal pain
• •indigestion
• •muscle pain (myalgia)
• •fatigue