Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Atorvastatin
Chemical Class
Phenylcarbinol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C10AA05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Atrata?
Uses
Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine used to treat high cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina, and to dec...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenylcarbinol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group
Atorvastatin Calcium is the derivative of Atorvastatin. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenylcarbinol. It belongs to HMGCoA reductase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Atorvastatin is 558.65. Its pKa is 4.6.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 to 80 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take atorvastatin tablet once daily with or without food. Many people ask when to take atorvastatin morning or night? It can be taken any time of the day, but try and take it at the same time each
3
Child · po
0 to 80 mg — 24 hourly
Safety Alerts
You should not use atorvastatin if you are allergic to it, or if you have liver failure or cirrhosis
To make sure atorvastatin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: muscle pain or weakness
a thyroid disorder
a habit of drinking more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day
or kidney disease
Important Warnings
You should not take atrovastatin calcium if you have liver disease or cirrhosis
Atorvastatin calcium can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure
Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain , tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have fever , unusual tiredness, or dark urine
Serious drug interactions can occur when certain medicines are used together with atrovastatin calcium
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use now, and any medicine you start or stop using
Avoid drinking more than 1
2 liters of grapefruit juice each day
Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Atorvastatin are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include FlatulenceWeaknessHeadacheDiarrheaFeverMyalgiaConstipationInsomniaAbdominal painSkin rashesBlurred visionPharyngitisDyspepsia
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use
which can increase the risk of serious muscle problems or make the medicines less effective. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can interact with atorvastatin
especially: other cholesterol-lowering medicines - gemfibrozil
niacin
fenofibrate
fenofibric acid
and others
colchicine
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 667.61
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 05 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 667.61
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Atorvastatin, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Lipilow
10mg
Rs 120
NOVAMED
Stat-A
10Mg
Rs 136.78Rs 19.54/unit
HIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Lipistat
10mg
Rs 138
Below approved ceilingPulse Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Survive-AT
10mg
Rs 142.5Rs 14.25/unit
WERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Delip
10mg
Rs 162
STANDPHARM
Pro-Statin
10mg
Rs 166.3Rs 16.63/unit
No DRAP alertsC.C.L (PVT) LTD .
Lipivastin
10mg
Rs 170
Mass Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Myopro
10mg
Rs 171.6
Below approved ceiling
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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