Atorvastatin (20mg)
Atorin 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
1 Strip of 10 Tablet
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Atorin 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Atorin 20 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Related Warnings
Taking Atorvastatin with alcohol may increase the risk of liver damage.
Atorin 20 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Atorin 20 Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Atorin 20 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Atorin 20 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Atorin 20 Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Atorin 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Atorin 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Atorin 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
