Lipostat Tablet 10 mg contains Atorvastatin Calcium, a lipid-lowering medicine belonging to the statin class. It is used to reduce high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. By improving lipid levels, it helps lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications.

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Indications

Lipostat Tablet 10 mg is indicated for:

• Primary hypercholesterolemia (high LDL cholesterol)
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Prevention of cardiovascular diseases (heart attack and stroke)
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Patients at high risk of coronary artery disease

Mechanism of Action

Atorvastatin works by:

• Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the liver
• Reducing cholesterol synthesis
• Lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides
• Increasing HDL (good cholesterol)
• Helping stabilize atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels

Dosage and Administration

• Usual dose: 10–80 mg once daily; 10 mg as prescribed by a physician
• Can be taken with or without food
• Preferably taken at the same time each day
• Dose may be adjusted based on lipid profile results
• Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet for best results

Benefits

• Effectively lowers bad cholesterol (LDL)
• Reduces triglyceride levels
• Increases good cholesterol (HDL)
• Helps prevent heart attack and stroke
• Supports long-term cardiovascular protection

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Headache
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Nausea
• Digestive discomfort
• Joint pain

Less common but serious side effects:

• Liver enzyme elevation
• Rhabdomyolysis (rare muscle breakdown)
• Allergic reactions

Seek medical attention if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs.

Precautions and Warnings

• Regular liver function monitoring may be required
• Use cautiously in patients with liver disease
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Report unexplained muscle pain immediately

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Drug Interactions

Lipostat Tablet may interact with:

• Certain antibiotics and antifungals
• Cyclosporine
• HIV protease inhibitors
• Other lipid-lowering medicines
• Grapefruit juice (may increase drug levels)

Always inform your healthcare provider about all medicines being used.

Storage

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children.