Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Atorvastatin
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Phenylcarbinol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C10AA05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Stat-A?
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 322.98
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 14 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 23.07 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 14Rs 322.98
ServaidRs 340.06
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Atorvastatin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 73 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Lochol
20Mg
Rs 470.1Rs 31.34/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingNo DRAP alerts
Truva
20mg
Rs 346.8Rs 34.68/unit
SAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
Vasclear
20mg
Rs 379.1Rs 37.91/unit
No DRAP alertsASIAN CONTINENTAL
Descol
20mg
Rs 380Rs 38/unit
Below approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES
Winstor
20mg
Rs 425.1Rs 42.51/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Orva
20Mg
Rs 427.5Rs 42.75/unit
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS
Sensicon
20mg
Rs 437Rs 43.7/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Lipirex
20mg
Rs 456Rs 45.6/unit
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Lipivastin
20mg
Rs 250
Mass Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Xtor
20mg
Rs 290
No DRAP alertsPARAMOUNT
Prostatin
20mg
Rs 350
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd. DML: 000052
Lipidin
20mg
Rs 350
No DRAP alertsSchazoo Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd
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.
Often Bought Together
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