Product introduction
Atorva E 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels.
Atorva E 40 Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, eating a healthy low-fat diet and exercise regularly.
Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and muscle pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or dark stools as it might be symptoms of liver damage. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar level, and liver function while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or high blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Side effects of Atorva E Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Atorva E
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Increased transaminase level in blood
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
How to use Atorva E Tablet
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. Atorva E 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Atorva E Tablet works
Atorvastatin and ezetimibe. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor which prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide better reduction of cholesterol in your body.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Atorva E 40 Tablet.
Atorva E 40 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Atorva E 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Atorva E 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Atorva E 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Atorva E 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Atorva E 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Atorva E 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Atorva E 40 Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Atorva E Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Atorva E 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Atorva E 40 Tablet
₹40.7/Tablet
Quick tips
You have been prescribed Atorva E 40 Tablet for the treatment of high cholesterol.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
- It can be taken with or without food.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
You have been prescribed Atorva E 40 Tablet for the treatment of high cholesterol.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
- It can be taken with or without food.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Patient concerns
MY TOTAL CHOLESTEROL 240 TRYGLYCERIDE 166.5 HDL 48.3 LDL 158.4. BP 160/100 A LOT OF HEADACHE INTERMITTENTLY WHETHER TO TAKE ATOROVA DAILY?? PLEASE TELL ME YOUR OPINION. BP??
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Take atorva daily plus something for bp
HDL 240 and LDL 194 cholesterol
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Take atorva 10 mg once daily for 3 monthRepeat test after that
I have problem in cholesterol and for that reason sometimes having also respiratory problem. Attach my pathological report regarding this please prescribe medicine
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
take atorva 10mg once daily in night for 3 months
Atorva tab can cause any abnormality? My father having problem with this tab
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Stop it n see
Pain in legs muscle , pain in stomach , two weeks time goes for latrine This report is after one month taking lipvas 20 Cholesterol is 400 before medicine
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
ecosprin AV once daily after breakfast for 3 monthsad ATORVA 20mg tablet once daily after dinner for 3 monthscheck ur liipid after 3monthsalso do following test - CBC, ESR, USG full abdomen,Serum Creatinine, BUN, HBa1c, Blood sugar( fasting & PP), AST; ALT
Hello plz check my reports n advise as per
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
u have hypothyroidism and as well as little high cholestroltake Atorva 10 mg once dailythyronorm 75mcg once daily in empty stomach regularlyrepeat lipid profile and thyroid profile after 3 months
My tryglycyride level is 386 and tsh fluctuates between 5 and 7.should i take medicine
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
yes for tryglyceride take ATORVA 20mg once daily for 3 months and repeat test after 3 months, avoid oily food, do exercise for 20-30 minutes daily like walking
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Marketer details
Name: Zydus Cadila
Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: January, 2026
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