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 Lipitor from SGMeds the original brand?
No. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredient (atorvastatin) at the strength you choose, not the original Lipitor made by Pfizer. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
What is the price of Lipitor in Singapore dollars?
Lipitor comes in 10, 20 and 40mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →What other brands contain the same active ingredient as Lipitor?
In other countries, atorvastatin is also sold as Atorva.
What does Lipitor treat?
Lipitor is used for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and cardiovascular disease prevention.
How long does Lipitor take to work?
Lipitor usually starts to work within 2 weeks. Timing differs from person to person.
What are the side effects of Lipitor?
The most common side effects of atorvastatin are cold-like symptoms (nasopharyngitis), joint pain (arthralgia) and diarrhoea. Less common ones are insomnia, elevated liver enzymes and nausea. Serious side effects include muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), muscle damage (myopathy) and liver inflammation (hepatitis). Get medical help straight away if you notice one of these serious effects.
What does Lipitor interact with?
Atorvastatin can interact with grapefruit juice, cyclosporin and clarithromycin. Before you start Lipitor, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
Can I buy Lipitor over the counter in Singapore?
Yes, online. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Lipitor: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Lipitor to Singapore?
Yes. Parcels go to Singapore and Malaysia by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).
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.