Atorvastatin (Generic Lipitor) | Cholesterol lowering drug

Having association with the novel class of cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, Atorvastatin is a credible preparation equipped to lower the escalating level of cholesterol and fat-like substance called triglyceride in the blood. Being an oral formulation, it is a prolific medicine for the prevention of coronary artery disease as well. Atorvastatin lowers the level of LDL cholesterol. Also recognized as bad cholesterol, LDL cholesterol is a primary factor behind the occurrence of coronary artery disease.

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The anti-cholesterol drug prevents the fabrication of cholesterol in the liver by way of jamming the enzyme which generates cholesterol, HMGCoA.

What it is formulated for?
Atorvastatin is principally formulated for the cure of high level of blood cholesterol. In addition, it also diminishes the odds of coronary artery disease including hypertension, and diabetes.

How to be utilized?
The qualified cholesterol-lowering drug can be taken once a day with or without food. The efficacy of this preparation largely relies on its dosage strength and thus a higher dose alleviates cholesterol level more effectively over the lowest one.

In case of a missed dose
Take the skipped dose as you remember and in case, it is nearly time for the intake of next dose, leave the missed dose and then take rest of the doses as per your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to set equilibrium.

Possible side effects
In addition to its unparallel efficacy, anti-cholesterol drug also carries some undesired side effects. Though it is sure that all of the side effects may not affect any one at the same time, yet proper medicinal care is requisite when they appear. The potential side effects of the drug include:

Inform your doctor if you have doubt about pregnancy as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors can result birth defects and other impairments in the unborn baby if consumed during pregnancy.
An excessive consumption of alcohol should be avoided while taking these pills as it may aggravate the severity of drug's side effects.
Don't take any OTC preparation without having consultation with your doctor
Meticulously follow the specific diet mentioned by your doctor.
Also tell your physician if you suffer from liver disease, convulsions, and metabolic enzyme deficiencies or have low blood pressure.

Interactions with other medicines
Certain preparations may result perilous repercussions when applied in a blend with Atorvastatin. So duly inform your doctor if you are taking up following preparations:

Cyclosporine such as Sandimmune
Erythromycin like Erythrocin
Antifungals such as itraconazole [Sporanox]
Digoxin like Lanoxin
Niacin