Zivast 10 mg Tablet

Composition of Zivast 10 mg Tablet

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

Uses of Zivast 10 mg Tablet

• Used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidaemia)
• increase HDL
• and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in at‑risk patients.

Key benefits

• Lowers LDL cholesterol
• Reduces triglycerides
• Helps raise HDL cholesterol
• Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
• Slows progression of atherosclerosis

How Zivast 10 mg Tablet works

Atorvastatin is an HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). It reduces cholesterol production in the liver, leading to increased clearance of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol from the blood and lowering triglycerides.

How to take Zivast 10 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take as prescribed, 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 Zivast 10 mg Tablet

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

• Headache
• muscle pain (myalgia)
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• indigestion
• 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 Zivast 10 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Contraindicated in active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevation of liver enzymes. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heavy alcohol use, hypothyroidism, kidney problems, or history of muscle disorders. Seek medical help for unexplained muscle pain/weakness, fever, or dark urine (risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis). Periodic lipid profile and liver function tests may be advised.

Do not take Zivast 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 (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin, ketoconazole/itraconazole, HIV protease inhibitors), cyclosporine, gemfibrozil/other fibrates, niacin, colchicine (↑ muscle toxicity risk), warfarin (may alter INR), digoxin (may increase levels), grapefruit juice (may increase atorvastatin levels).

How to store Zivast 10 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Zivast 10 mg 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:

FDC LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antihyperlipidemic

Drug class:

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Statin)