Consumer medicine information

Atorvastatin SZ 80 mg Tablets

Atorvastatin

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Atorvastatin SZ

Active ingredient

Atorvastatin

Schedule

S4

 

Consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflet

Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using Atorvastatin SZ 80 mg Tablets.

1. Why am I using Atorvastatin SZ?


Atorvastatin SZ contains the active ingredient atorvastatin. Atorvastatin SZ is used to lower high cholesterol levels.
Atorvastatin SZ is also used to help reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke in people who have high blood pressure and coronary heart disease (CHD) or who are at risk of CHD.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using Atorvastatin SZ? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I use Atorvastatin SZ?


Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Atorvastatin SZ or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Atorvastatin SZ? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?


Some medicines may interfere with Atorvastatin SZ and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I use Atorvastatin SZ?

  • The usual dose of Atorvastatin SZ is between 10-80 mg taken once a day.
  • Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablets.

More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use Atorvastatin SZ? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while using Atorvastatin SZ?

Things you should do
  • Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using Atorvastatin SZ.
  • Keep all of your doctor's appointments so that your progress can be checked.
Things you should not do
  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly.
  • Do not give Atorvastatin SZ to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Driving or using machines
  • Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Atorvastatin SZ affects you.
  • Atorvastatin generally does not cause any problems with your ability to drive a car or operate machinery. However, as with many other medicines, it may cause dizziness in some people.
Drinking alcohol
  • Avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol.
  • Drinking large quantities of alcohol while taking Atorvastatin SZ may increase your chance of liver problems.
Looking after your medicine
  • Keep Atorvastatin SZ in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
  • Keep your tablets where children cannot reach them.

For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using Atorvastatin SZ? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?


Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you: muscle and joint pain, muscle weakness, especially in the forearms, thighs, hips, shoulders, neck, and back, difficulty climbing stairs or standing up from a chair, difficulty lifting arms over the head.
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.