Atorva 5mg

Atorva  5mg (Atorvastatin 5mg Tablet)

Atorva 5 mg is the prescription drug used for the reduction of levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides. The active salt in this medicine is Atorvastatin which falls into the category of drugs known as statins. The medicine is helpful in curing various conditions like narrowing of arteries that develops due to an excessive amount of alcohol in the body.

Statins are also prescribed to reduce the long-term cardiovascular risks such as heart attacks, stroke, chest pain, etc. It is recommended to use this drug along with diet, exercise to reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event like stroke and heart attack. Taking this medicine along with a change in diet and regular exercise decreases the chance of surgery that will be needed to control the condition.

The Uses of Atorva

Atorva 5 mg is cholesterol-lowering medications, which helps in the prevention of heart attack, strokes, and vascular disease. Once the body absorbs Atorvastatin, it acts by blocking the production of cholesterol in the body. The medicine reduces the levels of bad cholesterol called low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Atorva is a brand version of Atorvastatin, which is classified as statins (a group of drugs that functions to reduce the cholesterol level in the blood.

Dosing Instructions of Atorva

The dosage of Atorva 5 mg varies depending on the patient’s condition. Stick to your health care specialist’s dosing schedule. Take 5 mg tablet with water before or after consuming food. If your healthcare specialist has directed you to take Atorva regularly, and you have missed a dose, take it whenever you remember the same day. However, it is almost time to take the next dose, then skip the dose that you missed and follow the regular dosing schedule. Never try to take two doses in order to compensate for the missed one.

Note that any medication, including Atorvastatin in excess, can have serious health complications. If you suspect an overdose of this cholesterol drug, seek immediate medical help.

Possible Side Effects of Atorva

In addition to its intended benefits, Atorvastatin may also cause unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek immediate medical help. However, the following list of side effects is not a complete one. Please inform your healthcare provider if you experience any other unwanted effects related to the medication.

• Tenderness
• Weakness
• Joint pain
• Acid or sour stomach
• Excessive air or gas in the stomach
• Muscle pain
• Redness of the skin, particularly on the face and neck area
• Blood in urine

Effects of Atorva 5 mg

The peak effect of the medicine can be observed within 3 to 5 hours of consumption, and the effects stay for 2 to 3 days. Statins are not recommended for pregnant as well as breastfeeding women.

What are the drug interactions?

Whenever you consume more than one medicine or mix it certain beverages, you are at high risk of drug interactions. Inform your healthcare expert if you are taking cyclosporine, colchicine, atazanavir, or gemfibrozil together Atorvastatin drug. Appropriate dosage adjustments or discontinuation of the drug are to be made under the supervision of a healthcare specialist.