Description

Atorvex-20 Atorvastatin 20 mg Film-Coated Tablet is a prescription statin medicine containing atorvastatin (as calcium). It belongs to the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor class and is used to help manage elevated cholesterol and other lipid abnormalities. The Philippine FDA lists Atorvex-20 as a 20 mg film-coated tablet and a prescription drug.

  • Brand: Atorvex-20
  • Generic name: Atorvastatin (as Calcium Trihydrate)
  • Strength: 20 mg
  • Dosage form: Film-coated tablet
  • Route: Oral
  • Category: Antihyperlipidemic / Statin
  • Classification: Prescription Drug (Rx)
  • Pharmacologic class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
  • Packaging: Available in Alu/Alu blister packs; FDA records list boxes of 30 and 100 tablets.

Atorvastatin helps reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and increase HDL cholesterol. It may also be prescribed to reduce cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients.

Important: Use only as prescribed by a physician. Atorvastatin has important precautions and drug interactions, and it should not be used in patients with active liver disease unless specifically directed by a healthcare professional.