Atorva (20 Mg) 20 Tablets
Atorvastatin 20mg moderate-intensity statin for significant cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular protection.
Atorva 20mg provides moderate to high-intensity statin therapy with Atorvastatin, delivering significant LDL cholesterol reduction (typically 43-50%) and cardiovascular risk reduction. This strength is commonly used for patients with established cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or those requiring substantial cholesterol lowering. The 20mg dose balances efficacy with tolerability for secondary prevention and high-risk primary prevention.
Purpose
Treatment of hypercholesterolemia, secondary prevention after cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, angina), diabetes with cardiovascular risk factors, familial hypercholesterolemia, high-risk primary prevention.
Ingredients
Atorvastatin Calcium equivalent to Atorvastatin 20mg
Warnings
Contraindicated in pregnancy, nursing, active liver disease. Monitor liver enzymes and creatine kinase if symptoms occur. Discontinue if persistent significant ALT elevation. Report muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine immediately. Drug interactions with numerous medications. Avoid excessive grapefruit. Diabetes risk increased. Dose adjustment unnecessary for renal impairment. Prescription required.
Side Effects
Headache, nausea, diarrhea, cold-like symptoms, muscle pain, nasopharyngitis, dyspepsia. Serious: myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, hepatic dysfunction, diabetes mellitus (new onset).
Storage Instructions
Store at room temperature between 15-30°C. Keep in original container. Protect from moisture and light. Store out of reach of children.
| Brand | Pharmatec |
| Status | Active |