⚠️ Schedule H/H1: Prescription required. Do not self-medicate.
⚠️ Clinical Warning: This medication requires periodic Liver/Kidney Function Tests (LFT/KFT). Consult your specialist.
1. Clinical Overview
Atorec 40 Tablet contains atorvastatin 40mg, a statin for hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. It inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, lowering LDL and triglycerides.
| Manufacturer | Form | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd | allopathy | strip of 10 tablets |
2. Side Effects
Possible side effects associated with Atorec 40 Tablet:
- Common: myalgia
- diarrhea
- nausea
- increased liver enzymes. Risk of rhabdomyolysis and diabetes mellitus.
4. Trusted Substitutes (Same Salt)
Medicines with the same composition (Atorvastatin (40mg)):
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Atorva 40 Tablet | Zydus Cadila | View Details |
| Aztor 40 Tablet | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | View Details |
| Aztor 40 Tablet | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | View Details |
| Atchol 40 Tablet | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | View Details |
| Atorlip 40 Tablet | Cipla Ltd | View Details |
| Atocor 40 Tablet | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd | View Details |