Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Atorvastatin Calcium
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
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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 285
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 28.5 per unit
~71% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 285
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 990.19
ServaidRs 160
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Atorvastatin Calcium, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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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