Lipostat Tablet 20 mg contains Atorvastatin Calcium, a lipid-lowering medicine belonging to the statin class. It is used to reduce high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. By lowering harmful lipids, it helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Indications

Lipostat Tablet 20 mg is indicated for:

• Primary hypercholesterolemia (high LDL cholesterol)
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Prevention of cardiovascular events (heart attack and stroke)
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Patients at high risk of cardiovascular 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)
• Stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques

Dosage and Administration

• Usual dose: 10–80 mg once daily; 20 mg as prescribed by a physician
• Can be taken with or without food
• Preferably taken at the same time each day
• Dose adjustment based on lipid profile response
• Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet along with medication

Benefits

• Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) effectively
• Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
• Improves overall lipid profile
• Helps prevent plaque buildup in arteries
• Supports long-term cardiovascular health

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Muscle pain or weakness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Mild digestive discomfort
• Joint pain

Less common but serious side effects:

• Liver enzyme elevation
• Severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis – rare)
• Allergic reactions

Seek medical attention if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs.

Precautions and Warnings

• Regular liver function tests 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
• Grapefruit juice (may increase drug levels)
• Other cholesterol-lowering agents

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.