CompositionAtrocord 40 Tablet 10 is used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides in adults, including those with familial hypercholesterolaemia, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. It is a single-ingredient medicine belonging to the group of medicines called statins, containing atorvastatin.
This medicine is used alongside a diet low in saturated fat, usually as a long-term treatment. Take it at any time of day, with or without food, in the dose, frequency and duration prescribed by your doctor, and continue taking it even when you feel well.
A diet low in saturated fat, regular activity, maintaining a healthy weight and quitting smoking support better cholesterol levels alongside this medicine.
Before starting, tell your doctor about any liver or kidney problems, and about other medicines you take. Follow the prescribed dose, frequency and duration, report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, or dark urine right away, and do not stop the medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
