Description:

 A lipid-lowering film-coated tablet that actively regulates lipid profiles to prevent fats from clogging arteries. 

Prescription: 

Prescription Only Medicine (POM)

Therapeutic Category: 

Lipid-Modifying Agent / HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (commonly known as a Statin). 

Active Ingredients/Composition: 

Contains Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate. Available in strengths of 10 mg or 20 mg of active Atorvastatin per tablet. 

Minerals: 

Contains calcium (as a structural component of the active calcium trihydrate salt). 

Variant: 

Offered in 10mg and 20mg strengths. 

Consume Type:

 Oral use only (swallowed whole with water). Do not chew or crush the tablets. 

Directions/Usage:

• Take one tablet daily at approximately the same time each day.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• Adherence: Must be taken continuously as part of a long-term treatment plan; stopping abruptly can cause cholesterol levels to surge back up. 

Common Side Effects:

 Nasopharyngitis (stuffy or runny nose, sore throat), joint or muscle pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, indigestion, and abnormal liver enzyme parameters. 

Package Type:

 Packaged in protective foil blister strips enclosed in a retail box containing a 30-tablet pack (typically 3 x 10 tablet configuration). 

Storage Advice:

 Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Protect closely from direct heat, light, and ambient moisture. Keep securely out of reach of children. 

Safety Advice:

• Absolute Contraindications: Strictly contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as it can cause fatal harm. Also contraindicated in individuals with active liver disease.
• Muscle Toxicity Warning: Immediately report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness to your doctor, as statins can rarely cause a serious muscle breakdown condition called rhabdomyolysis.
• Dietary Restrictions: Avoid drinking excessive amounts of grapefruit juice (more than 1 litre a day), as it increases the concentration of the drug in your blood and spikes the risk of side effects. Limit alcohol intake to prevent liver stress. 

Manufacturer/Marketer:

 Distributed by OLEK pharmaceuticals/healthcare networks within regional supply markets (frequently encountered in West and East African distribution hubs like Ghana and Kenya). 

Country of Origin: 

India / Europe (depending on localized manufacturing batch contracts for the marketer).