Avocard 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (30's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Avocard 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Therapeutic Class
- Pregnancy & Lactation
- Side Effects
- Interaction
- Contraindications
Attributes
- Dimensions: Tablet form
- Active Ingredients:
- Atorvastatin
- Dosage Form: Oral tablet
- Dosage Strength: 10 mg
- Dosage & Administration:
- Adults:
- 10-80 mg once daily
- Child (10-18 years):
- 10-20 mg once daily
- Adults:
- Indications:
- Reduction of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol
- Treatment of hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia
- Prevention of cardiovascular events
- Pharmacology: Selectively inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, lowers plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels
- Absorption: Rapidly absorbed after oral administration; maximum plasma concentrations occur within 1 to 2 hours
- Distribution:
- Mean Volume: Approximately 381 liters
- Plasma Protein Binding: 98%
- Metabolism:
- Metabolites: Ortho- and parahydroxylated derivatives
- Significant Metabolism by: Cytochrome P450 3A4
- Excretion: Primarily in bile; mean plasma elimination half-life approximately 14 hours
- Drug Interactions:
- Cyclosporine
- Fibric acid derivatives
- Niacin
- Erythromycin
- Azole antifungals
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to any component
- Active liver disease
- History of serious adverse reaction to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
- Side Effects:
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated
- Lactation: Contraindicated
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Liver Effects: Discontinue if markedly elevated CPK levels occur
- Use in Special Populations:
- Geriatric: Plasma concentrations are higher in elderly subjects
- Pediatric: Pharmacokinetic data not available
- Overdose Effects: Symptomatic treatment; monitor liver function and serum CK levels
- Therapeutic Class: Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs, Statins
- Storage Conditions: Dry place, away from light and heat
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
- Chemical Structure Image: Available
- Common Questions:
- What is Avocard 10 mg Tablet?: Selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- How should I take Avocard 10 mg Tablet?: Orally once daily, with or without food
- What are the uses of Avocard 10 mg Tablet?: Treats conditions like Mixed Dyslipidemia and Hypertriglyceridemia
- What are the Side Effects of Avocard 10 mg Tablet?: Includes cough, muscle pain, breathing difficulty, running nose
- Instructions for storage and disposal: Store at room temperature away from heat and direct light