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Lipirex Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Lipirex Tablet (Atorvastatin) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Manufacturer

Highnoon Laboratories Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 269.5 - 539

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What is Lipirex Tablet used for?

  • Lipirex Tablet is commonly used for: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Lowering high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Reducing elevated LDL (“bad”) cholesterol (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
Read full Uses guide →

Common side effects

  • Most people tolerate Lipirex Tablet well, but some may experience muscle pain and weakness.
  • Digestive issues are also common.
  • Dizziness
Read full Side Effects guide →

Important warnings

  • Do not use Lipirex Tablet if you are allergic to Atorvastatin or any other statin ingredients
  • Avoid if you have active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations in liver enzymes

Lipirex Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameLipirex
Generic NameAtorvastatin
Strength2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassStatin
ManufacturerHighnoon Laboratories Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Lipirex Tablet? (Lipirex Tablet kya hai)

Lipirex Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan. Its generic component is Atorvastatin, and it belongs to the Statin class of drugs. This medication works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways in the body to control symptoms. It's important to follow the dose and duration as per your doctor’s plan.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Lipirex Tablet is commonly used for: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Lowering high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Reducing elevated LDL (“bad”) cholesterol (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Reducing elevated triglycerides (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Reducing the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke (heart attack se bachao)
  • Managing mixed dyslipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia (doctor ke mashware se istemal)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Adults with high cholesterol levels
  • Patients at risk of cardiovascular diseases
  • Individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Atorvastatin or any other statins
  • If you have active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations in liver enzymes
  • During pregnancy or planning a pregnancy

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • As prescribed
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to double dose na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Lipirex Tablet if you are allergic to Atorvastatin or any other statin ingredients
  • Avoid if you have active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations in liver enzymes

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Most people tolerate Lipirex Tablet well, but some may experience muscle pain and weakness., Digestive issues are also common., Dizziness
  • Severe side effects such as nausea, constipation, or headache require immediate medical attention., Breathing issue, Fainting

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Certain medications may interact with Lipirex Tablet. Always inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
  • Heart medicines

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)
  • Chest pain

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousAtorvastatin
Alternative brandVariousAtorvastatin

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Lipirex Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Lipirex Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Lipirex Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Lipirex Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Lipirex Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se change hoti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Lipirex Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Lipirex Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-23 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lipirex Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Lipirex Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Lipirex Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Lipirex Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Lipirex Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se change hoti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Lipirex Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Lipirex Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.