Atorva 40

Tablet · Zydus
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Atorva 40 is a tablet made by Zydus that contains Atorvastatin 40 mg. Atorvastatin is a cholesterol medicine (statin): lowers LDL cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Atorvastatin40 mg

What it is used for

Lowers LDL cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How it works

A statin that blocks the liver enzyme that makes cholesterol, lowering LDL cholesterol and the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How to take it

Usually 10 to 80 mg once a day, any time, with or without food. Keep taking it long term.

Common side effects

  • Muscle aches
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Slightly higher sugar

Get medical help straight away if

  • Unexplained muscle pain, weakness or dark urine (rare muscle breakdown)
  • Yellow skin

Be careful

Report unexplained muscle pain. Avoid large amounts of grapefruit.

Other medicines and interactions

Clarithromycin, itraconazole, some HIV medicines, gemfibrozil and large amounts of grapefruit juice raise statin levels and muscle risk. Can increase the effect of warfarin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Stop statins if you become pregnant or are trying to conceive, and do not take while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (3)

Storvas 40Atorlip 40Aztor 40

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Atorva 10Lipitor 10Aztor 10Tonact 10Atocor 10Storvas 10Atorlip 10Atorva 20Atorva 80Storvas 20Atorlip 20Aztor 20Tonact 20Lipikind 10Lipvas 10Atorsave 10Stator 10Lipicure 10Xtor-10Atormac 10Avas 10

Common questions

What is Atorva 40?

Atorva 40 is a tablet by Zydus containing Atorvastatin 40 mg.

What is Atorva 40 used for?

Lowers LDL cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How should I take Atorva 40?

Usually 10 to 80 mg once a day, any time, with or without food. Keep taking it long term. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Atorva 40?

Common side effects include: Muscle aches, headache, constipation, nausea, slightly higher sugar. Get medical help straight away for: Unexplained muscle pain, weakness or dark urine (rare muscle breakdown), yellow skin.

Does Atorva 40 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Atorva 40 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Stop statins if you become pregnant or are trying to conceive, and do not take while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Atorva 40?

Brands with the same composition: Storvas 40, Atorlip 40, Aztor 40. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.