Lochol Tablet 20mg

About Lochol Tablet 20mg

Lochol Tablet 20mg Uses

• Lowers high LDL (bad) cholesterol
• Raises HDL (good) cholesterol
• Lowers high triglyceride levels
• Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke in high risk patients
• Used alongside diet in patients with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol
• Slows progression of atherosclerosis (artery hardening)

Lochol Tablet 20mg Benefits

• Once daily dosing suits long term use
• Reduces cardiovascular risk in patients with existing heart disease
• Well studied safety profile over decades of use
• Helps patients reach cholesterol targets when diet alone is not enough
• Suitable for long term prevention in diabetic patients

What Experts Say

Atorvastatin belongs to the statin class of lipid lowering medicines. It works by blocking an enzyme called HMG CoA reductase, which the liver needs to produce cholesterol. This lowers LDL, the harmful cholesterol, while modestly raising HDL, the protective cholesterol and lowering triglycerides.

Doctors across Pakistan commonly prescribe this medicine for patients with high cholesterol, diabetes or existing heart disease, since cardiovascular disease rates are rising sharply in the local population. Physicians in Pakistan usually pair it with dietary changes, weight control and regular exercise for better long term results.

Experts also note that statins need regular liver function and cholesterol monitoring, especially during the first few months of treatment. Doctors in Pakistan generally advise reporting unexplained muscle pain or weakness promptly, since it can rarely signal a more serious muscle related side effect.

Drug Class

• Statin (HMG CoA reductase inhibitor)

Lochol Tablet 20mg formula

• Atorvastatin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Lochol Tablet 20mg?

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food
• Take at the same time each day, often in the evening
• Continue taking it even if you feel well, since cholesterol control needs regular use
• Follow a low fat diet alongside this medicine for best results
• Do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Grapefruit juice can raise blood levels and increase side effect risk
• Certain antibiotics like clarithromycin can increase muscle related side effects
• Antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole may raise drug levels
• Other cholesterol lowering drugs like fibrates raise the risk of muscle problems
• Cyclosporine can significantly increase blood levels of this medicine
• Warfarin effects may be altered, needing closer monitoring

Risks and warnings

• May cause muscle pain or weakness that needs prompt medical review
• Rarely linked to serious muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)
• Can affect liver function, requiring periodic blood tests
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Use with caution in patients with existing liver disease
• May slightly raise blood sugar levels in some patients

Lochol Tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Muscle aches or weakness
• Joint pain
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Mild stomach discomfort
• Sleep disturbances
• Raised liver enzymes (detected on blood tests)
• Memory problems (rare)
• Muscle breakdown (rare and serious)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack