Atorvastatin

Cholesterol medicine (statin)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Atorvastatin is a cholesterol medicine (statin) found in 38 medicines sold in India, such as Atorva 10, Lipitor 10, Aztor 10. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

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.

Brands of Atorvastatin (25)

Atocor 10Atorlip 10Atorlip 20Atorlip 40Atormac 10Atorsave 10Atorva 10Atorva 20Atorva 40Atorva 80Avas 10Aztor 10Aztor 20Aztor 40Lipicure 10Lipikind 10Lipitor 10Lipvas 10Stator 10Storvas 10Storvas 20Storvas 40Tonact 10Tonact 20Xtor-10

Combination medicines that contain Atorvastatin (13)

Atchol-ASP 10/75Atorec-ASPAtorlip ASP 10Atorva ASP 75Avas-10 ASPAztor ASP 75Ecosprin AV 75Lipicure-AS-75Lipikind-ASMactor ASP 75New Modlip-ASG 75Stator ASP 75Tonact-ASP 75

Common questions

What is Atorvastatin used for?

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

How does Atorvastatin work?

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

How should I take Atorvastatin?

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

What are the side effects of Atorvastatin?

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

Does Atorvastatin interact with other medicines?

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

Is Atorvastatin safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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

Does Atorvastatin need a prescription in India?

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

Which brands contain Atorvastatin?

Atchol-ASP 10/75, Atocor 10, Atorec-ASP, Atorlip 10, Atorlip 20, Atorlip 40, Atorlip ASP 10, Atormac 10, Atorsave 10, Atorva 10, Atorva 20, Atorva 40, Atorva 80, Atorva ASP 75, Avas 10, Avas-10 ASP, Aztor 10, Aztor 20, Aztor 40, Aztor ASP 75, Ecosprin AV 75, Lipicure 10, Lipicure-AS-75, Lipikind 10, Lipikind-AS and 13 more.

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.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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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.