Bestatin 20 20mg

Indication

Treatment of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and prevention of cardiovascular events in adults at risk.

Ingredients

• Atorvastatin 20mg

Direction

Take 1 tablet once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day. Swallow whole with water.

Side effects

• Muscle pain (myalgia)
• Headache
• Nausea and diarrhoea
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Rarely: rhabdomyolysis

Precautions

• Avoid in patients with active liver disease or unexplained elevated liver enzymes.
• Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Report any unexplained muscle pain
• tenderness
• or weakness immediately.
• Monitor liver function tests periodically.
• Avoid grapefruit juice during treatment.