atortin 20 tablet - Atorvastatin (20mg) medicine

Atortin 20 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Atorvastatin (20mg)

🏭 Auspharma Private Limited 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

⚠️ Hepatotoxicity Risk 📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is atortin 20 tablet used for?

Atortin 20 Tablet contains Atorvastatin 20mg, a statin used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides, and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It works by blocking an enzyme that produces cholesterol in the liver, thereby improving lipid profile and cardiovascular health.

Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Manufacturer: Auspharma Private Limited
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: X
Prescription Required: Yes

💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

💊 atortin 20 tablet Uses & Benefits

Hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular events.

Off-label uses: Familial hypercholesterolemia, nephrotic syndrome, post-transplant hyperlipidemia.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Atorvastatin
Brand Name	Atorva
Manufacturer	Auspharma Private Limited
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	HMG CoA inhibitors (statins)
Route of Administration	Oral.
Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; peak plasma concentrations occur within 1-2 hours. Food decreases the rate and extent of absorption.

DistributionDistributed to tissues; crosses placenta and is excreted in breast milk.

Protein Binding≥98% bound to plasma proteins.

MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver via CYP3A4 to active ortho- and para-hydroxylated metabolites.

Half-LifeApproximately 14 hours; active metabolites have half-life of 20-30 hours.

ExcretionPrimarily eliminated in bile (feces); less than 2% excreted in urine.

BioavailabilityApproximately 14% due to first-pass metabolism.

Onset of ActionWithin 2 weeks of therapy.

Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours.

Duration of Action24 hours (once-daily dosing).

How It Works

Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis.

Mechanism Steps

1Atorvastatin competitively inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, preventing conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate.

2Reduced mevalonate leads to decreased cholesterol synthesis in the liver.

3Decreased intrahepatic cholesterol triggers upregulation of LDL receptors on hepatocytes.

💡 How to Take atortin 20 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of atortin 20 tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Nasopharyngitis
Diarrhea
Arthralgia
Urinary tract infection
Nausea
Muscle pain

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Rhabdomyolysis
Myopathy
Hepatotoxicity
Pancreatitis
Peripheral neuropathy

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Interstitial lung disease
Gynecomastia
Memory loss
Depression
Tendon rupture

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Warfarin	Major	Increased bleeding risk
Erythromycin	Moderate	Increased atorvastatin levels
Grapefruit juice	Moderate	Increased atorvastatin concentration

🚨 Major Interactions

CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, itraconazole, protease inhibitors)
Cyclosporine
Gemfibrozil
Warfarin

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Digoxin
Oral contraceptives
Colchicine
Fibrates (other than gemfibrozil)
Niacin

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Antacids
Grapefruit juice
Rifampin

🍽️ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase plasma levels; avoid large quantities.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Excessive alcohol consumption may increase risk of hepatotoxicity.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Moderate

Kidney

Low

Heart

Low

Pregnancy

Category X

🚫 Contraindications

Active liver disease, unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases, pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to atorvastatin.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Lipid profile, liver function tests (baseline and periodically), creatine kinase if muscle symptoms occur.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk.

💊 Overdose Management

No specific antidote; symptomatic and supportive care. Monitor liver function and CK levels.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.