Atorcaid 40 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
โ ๏ธ Hepatotoxicity Risk
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 28, 2026
What is atorcaid 40 tablet used for?
Atorcaid 40 Tablet contains Atorvastatin 40mg, a statin used to lower high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that produces cholesterol, thereby decreasing LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol.
- Generic Name: Atorvastatin (40mg)
- Manufacturer: Medicaid Labs LLP
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.
๐ atorcaid 40 tablet Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Atorvastatin (40mg) |
| Brand Name | atorcaid 40 tablet |
| Manufacturer | Medicaid Labs LLP |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | HMG CoA inhibitors (statins) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take atorcaid 40 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
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โ ๏ธ Side Effects of atorcaid 40 tablet
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Nausea
- Pain in extremities
- Urinary tract infection
- Abnormal liver function tests
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Cyclosporine | Major | Increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis |
| Gemfibrozil | Major | Increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
| Oral Contraceptives | Minor | Increased hormone levels |
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
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๐ Substitutes for atorcaid 40 tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.