Atorva 80
Atorva 80 is a tablet made by Zydus that contains Atorvastatin 80 mg. Atorvastatin is a cholesterol medicine (statin): lowers LDL cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin | 80 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 ingredients, different strength or form
Common questions
What is Atorva 80?
Atorva 80 is a tablet by Zydus containing Atorvastatin 80 mg.
What is Atorva 80 used for?
Lowers LDL cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
How should I take Atorva 80?
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 80?
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 80 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 80 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 80?
We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.
Sources and further reading
- Atorvastatin: NHS · MedlinePlus
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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