Lipobi 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (30's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
Lipobi 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Cholesterol Management
- Statins
Description
Lipobi is a medication used as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B (Apo-B), and triglycerides levels in various conditions such as heterozygous and homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, mixed dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridaemia, dysbetalipoproteinaemia, and to reduce cardiac ischaemic events in patients with coronary artery disease.
Attributes
- Dosage Form:
- Tablet
- Dosage Strength:
- 10 mg
- Generic Name:
- Atorvastatin
- Brand Name:
- Lipobi
- Therapeutic Class:
- Statins
- Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Pharmacology:
- Selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Absorption:
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Bioavailability:
- Approximately 14% for Atorvastatin (parent drug)
- Volume of Distribution:
- Approximately 381 liters
- Protein Binding:
- 98% bound to plasma proteins
- Metabolism:
- Extensively metabolized to ortho- and parahydroxylated derivatives and various beta-oxidation products
- Excretion:
- Primarily in bile following hepatic and/or extra-hepatic metabolism
- Onset of Action:
- Within 1 to 2 hours
- Duration of Action:
- Up to 30 hours
- Dosage and Administration:
- Usually 10 mg once daily; max. 80 mg once daily for adults
- Interaction:
- Increased risk of myopathy with cyclosporine, fibric acid derivatives, niacin, erythromycin, and azole antifungals
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to any component, active liver disease, unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases
- Side Effects:
- Constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, headache, asthenia, rash, myalgia
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Contraindicated during pregnancy; not recommended during breastfeeding
- Precautions:
- Liver function tests should be performed before initiation of treatment, Lipobi should be used with caution in patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol or have a history of liver disease
- Special Populations:
- Higher plasma concentrations in elderly, no influence of renal disease on plasma concentrations, contraindicated in hepatic insufficiency
- Overdose Effects:
- Specific treatment not available, monitor liver function tests and serum CK levels
- Storage Conditions:
- Store in a dry place away from light and heat, keep out of the reach of children
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
- Commonly Asked Questions:
- What is Lipobi 10 mg Tablet?
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- What are the instructions for storage and disposal Lipobi 10 mg Tablet?
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