Aztor 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 26.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 780.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 260.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet to reduce elevated cholesterol levels
- Treatment for hypercholesterolaemia
- Reduction of cardiac ischaemic events
Pharmacology
- Selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Lowers plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels
- Increases hepatic LDL receptors for enhanced uptake
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended starting dose of 10 or 20 mg once daily
- Dosage range from 10 to 80 mg once daily
- Can be administered as a single dose at any time of the day
Interaction
- Increased risk of myopathy with concurrent administration of certain drugs
- Plasma concentration alterations when coadministered with antacids, colestipol, digoxin, erythromycin, oral contraceptives, and warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the medication
- Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases
Side Effects
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Infection
- Headache
- Back pain
- Rash
- Asthenia
- Arthralgia
- Myalgia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Contraindicated during pregnancy
- Not recommended for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Liver function tests should be performed before initiation of treatment
- Discontinue therapy if markedly elevated CPK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected
Use in Special Populations
- Higher plasma concentrations in healthy elderly subjects
- No influence on plasma concentrations in renal dysfunction
- Markedly increased plasma concentrations in chronic alcoholic liver disease
Overdose Effects
- Specific treatment not available
- Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures required
- Liver function and serum CK levels should be monitored
Therapeutic Class
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
- Chemical Structure available
Common Questions about Aztor 40 mg Tablet
- Selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Used to avoid heart attacks and treat conditions such as Mixed Dyslipidemia and Hypertriglyceridemia
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Not recommended for children below 10 years old