Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456)

• Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) is used in the treatment of high cholesterol

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• 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. Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) 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).

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  Alcohol:

  Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) . Please consult your doctor.

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  Driving:

  Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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  Kidney:

  Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

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  Liver:

  Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

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  Pregnancy:

  Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Atorvastatin 40mg Tablet (456) is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.