Lipostat 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Lipostat 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Cholesterol-lowering drug
Description
- Lipostat is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, and triglycerides.
- It is used for patients with heterozygous and homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, mixed dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridaemia, dysbetalipoproteinaemia, coronary artery disease, hypercholesterolemia associated with diabetes mellitus or renal transplantation.
- Atorvastatin is the active ingredient which is a selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, responsible for the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate.
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: Usually 10 mg once daily; max. 80 mg once daily.
- Child (10-18 years): Initially 10 mg once daily, increased if necessary to max. 20 mg once daily.
Pharmacology
- Atorvastatin is rapidly absorbed after oral administration; maximum plasma concentrations occur within 1 to 2 hours.
Metabolism
- Atorvastatin is extensively metabolized to ortho- and parahydroxylated derivatives and various beta-oxidation products.
Excretion
- Atorvastatin and its metabolites are eliminated primarily in bile following hepatic and/or extra-hepatic metabolism.
Interaction
- The risk of myopathy is increased with concurrent administration of cyclosporine, fibric acid derivatives, niacin, erythromycin, azole antifungals.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this medication, active liver disease, unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases, history of serious adverse reaction to prior administration of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
Side Effects
- Constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, infection, headache, back pain, rash, asthenia, arthralgia, myalgia.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Atorvastatin is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Precautions & Warnings
- Liver function tests should be performed before the initiation of treatment and periodically thereafter.
- Lipostat should be used with caution in patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol or have a history of liver disease.
Overdose Effects
- Specific treatment is not available for atorvastatin overdose. The patient should be treated symptomatically and supportive measures instituted, as required.
Therapeutic Class
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs, Statins
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat.
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
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