✅ Benefits

• Effectively lowers LDL‑cholesterol, total cholesterol, Apo B, and triglycerides, while modestly increasing HDL‑cholesterol—via selective HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitionDiabetes Store+3ACME Laboratories Ltd.+3Meds BD+3

• Reduces risk of cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease or risk factors, including those with diabetes or familial hypercholesterolemiaPharmacy PointMeds BDACME Laboratories Ltd.

• Flexible dosing: start with 10–20 mg once daily; can be increased up to 80 mg if needed after intervals of ≥4 weeksMeds BD+4Medex+4Alturath Medical+4

• Suitable for elderly and renal impairment: no dose adjustment needed in mild renal dysfunction; higher plasma levels in elderly may allow better LDL reductionMedex

• Once‑daily convenient dose with or without food; well tolerated with generally mild side effects like constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, headache, myalgiaMedex+1Pharmacy Point+1

• Affordable price in Bangladesh: around ৳18–20 per tablet; ~৳200 per 10‑tablet strip