Lipitor
Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular prevention. A statin that works in the liver.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Atorvastatin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 10 · 20 · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Lipitor on your behalf.
- Alternative names
- Atorva
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Contraindications
- active liver disease; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Minor side effects
- nasopharyngitis; arthralgia; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; elevated liver enzymes; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 2 weeks
- Duration
- Long-term maintenance
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- grapefruit juice; cyclosporin; clarithromycin
- Age restrictions
- Use as directed by a healthcare professional in children over 10 years.
Precautions and warnings
report unexplained muscle pain or weakness; regular liver function monitoring recommended; avoid excessive alcohol consumption
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; myopathy, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular prevention. A statin that works in the liver.
Mechanism of action
This medicine belongs to the statin class. It works in the liver to inhibit the production of cholesterol. By reducing internal cholesterol synthesis, it increases the liver's ability to clear LDL (bad cholesterol) from the bloodstream.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Must not be used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Must not be used during breastfeeding.
Lipitor is a primary brand of atorvastatin, a medication used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular disease prevention. Also sold as Atorva, this Pfizer product is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 10, 20 and 40mg. It remains a standard choice for the long term management of cholesterol levels for patients across the region.
Buying Lipitor online
Generic atorvastatin, much of it made in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats and residents needing consistent access to cholesterol care.
Is the Lipitor sold here the branded version?
No. Lipitor is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (atorvastatin) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Lipitor cost?
Lipitor comes in 10, 20 and 40mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Lipitor sold under?
Other brands of atorvastatin include Atorva.
What does Lipitor treat?
Lipitor contains atorvastatin, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular disease prevention. Atorvastatin belongs to the statin class.
How long does Lipitor take to work?
Atorvastatin usually starts to work within 2 weeks. The exact timing differs between people.
What are the side effects of Lipitor?
The common side effects of atorvastatin are nasopharyngitis, arthralgia and diarrhoea. Less common ones include insomnia, elevated liver enzymes and nausea. Serious but less common side effects include rhabdomyolysis, myopathy and hepatitis, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Lipitor interact with?
Atorvastatin can interact with grapefruit juice, cyclosporin and clarithromycin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Lipitor.
Is Lipitor available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand atorvastatin is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Lipitor online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Lipitor is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Lipitor.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Atorvastatin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.