Vastor 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Film-coated tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 27 November 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet for reducing elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose 10 mg once daily, max 40 mg once daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 weeks, Duration: 4 weeks
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ciclosporin
- Grapefruit juice
- Diltiazem
- Rifampicin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to atorvastatin
- Active liver disease
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Myopathy
Common side effects
- Myalgia
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
Counselling Points
- Monitor for muscle pain
- Avoid alcohol
- Report unexplained muscle weakness
Serious warnings
- Risk of rhabdomyolysis
- Liver effects
- Myopathy risk with certain drugs
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