Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Atorvastatin
Drug Class
Lipid Modifying Agents
Chemical Class
Phenylcarbinol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C10AA05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Lipirex?
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
Active liver disease, persistent raised liver enzymes
Ensure adequate contraception
Important Warnings
Haemorrhagic stroke, history of alcohol abuse or liver disease
Perform liver function tests before and during therapy
Reduced dose required (max
10mg daily) with concomitant ciclosporin, or tipranavir combined withritonavir
Maximum dose of 40 mg once daily when combined with anion-exchange resin for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia
Side Effects
Back painepistaxishyperglycaemianasopharyngitispharyngeolaryngeal painanorexiablurred visionchest painhypoglycaemiamalaiseneck painperipheral oedemapyrexiatinnitusweight gain
Drug Interactions
Cyclosporin
fibrates
azole antifungals
niacin
drugs metabolised by cytochrome P450 3A4
digoxin
erythromycin
oral contraceptives
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 450
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 450
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Atorvastatin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 232 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Lochol
40mg
Rs 427.35Rs 28.49/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingNo DRAP alerts
Stat-A
40Mg
Rs 218.47Rs 31.21/unit
HIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Lochol
40Mg
Rs 698.1Rs 46.54/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Orva
40mg
Rs 570Rs 57/unit
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS
ATORVA
40MG
Rs 591.9Rs 59.19/unit
No DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Lipiget
40Mg
Rs 646Rs 64.6/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Winstor
40mg
Rs 775.2Rs 77.52/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Lipidin
40mg
Rs 443
No DRAP alertsSchazoo Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd
Descol
40mg
Rs 1,497.24
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Atostat
40mg
Rs 746.83 ceiling
DONVALLEY
Myopro
40mg
Rs 943.58 ceiling
Atopitar
40mg
Rs 990.19 ceiling
GEOFMAN PHARMACEUTICALS
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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