Lipicure 40 mg atorvastatin 30 Tablets

Lipicure 40 mg atorvastatin 30 Tablets :

Atorvastatin is used to lower fats known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes alone are not enough.

If you are at increased risk of heart disease, atorvastatin can also be used to reduce this risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal.

Do not take atorvastatin:

If you are allergic to atorvastatin or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.

If you have or have had liver disease.

If you have any unexplained abnormal blood tests of liver function.

If you are a woman able to have children and are not using reliable contraception.

If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

If you are breastfeeding.

If you are using a combination of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir in the treatment of hepatitis C.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking atorvastatin:

• If you have severe respiratory failure

• If you are taking or have taken in the past seven days a medicine called fusidic acid

• If you have had a previous stroke with bleeding in the brain

• If you have kidney problems

Possible side effects:

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking your tablets and tell your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

• Serious allergic reaction

• Serious illness with severe skin peeling and swelling

• Muscle weakness

How to take atorvastatin:

The usual starting dose of atorvastatin is 10 mg once daily for adults and children aged 10 years or older.

Atorvastatin tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water and can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food. However, try to take the tablet at the same time each day.

How to store atorvastatin:

Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the pack and outer carton after {EXP}. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

Do not dispose of medicines via wastewater or household waste.