LIPIDATOR 40 (40mg Atorvastatin)

Product Information

Lipidator 40mg Tablet is used along with diet to:

• Lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides.
• Increase good cholesterol (HDL).
• Reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

It belongs to the group of medicines called statins, which block the production of cholesterol in the liver. In addition to lowering cholesterol, statins also help stabilize plaques in blood vessels and reduce the risk of blood clots.

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Usually taken once daily, at the same time each day.
• May be taken with or without food.
• Swallow tablets whole with a glass of water.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Lipidator is prescribed to:

• Lower cholesterol and triglycerides.
• Increase protective HDL cholesterol.
• Reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.

Uses

• High cholesterol
• High triglycerides
• Prevention of cardiovascular events in at-risk patients

Benefits

• Improves cholesterol profile (lowers LDL & triglycerides, raises HDL).
• Helps protect against serious heart disease and stroke.
• Provides plaque-stabilizing and clot-reducing benefits.
• Works best when combined with a heart-healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Take once daily, at the same time every day.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as it can interact with atorvastatin.
• If prescribed with other medicines, follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to prevent harmful interactions.

Special Precautions

Before using Lipidator, tell your doctor if you:

• Have liver disease or elevated liver enzymes (monitoring may be required).
• Have kidney disease.
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (not recommended).
• Take other medicines such as antibiotics, antifungals, HIV or hepatitis C treatments, or fibrates (these may increase muscle injury risk).

Muscle and joint problems:

• Rarely, statins can cause muscle pain, weakness, or serious muscle injury (rhabdomyolysis).
• Risk increases if taken with certain other medicines (e.g., gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, daptomycin, ritonavir).
• Contact your doctor immediately if you develop unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.

Possible Side Effects

Common:

• Cold-like symptoms
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Urinary tract infection
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Muscle pain or spasms
• Trouble sleeping

Less common:

• Nosebleeds
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ears
• Fever
• Liver problems
• Abnormal blood/urine test results
• General fatigue or malaise

Post-marketing reports:

• Tiredness, tendon problems, dizziness
• Memory loss or confusion (usually reversible after stopping treatment)
• Depression, peripheral neuropathy
• Pancreatitis, interstitial lung disease

Storage & Disposal

• Store at room temperature (20–25°C / 68–77°F).
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Do not store in bathrooms.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Dispose of unused medicine safely.

Emergency Guidance

• Overdose: Seek immediate medical help if too many tablets are taken. Symptoms may include severe dizziness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat.
• Severe muscle symptoms: Stop the medicine and seek urgent medical care if you develop unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark-colored urine.
• Allergic reaction: Get emergency help if you develop rash, itching, swelling of face/tongue/throat, or difficulty breathing.