Lipovast 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.30

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Atorvastatin calcium
Company Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Lipovast 10 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

  • A selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase for managing cholesterol levels

Dimensions

  • N/A

Color options

  • N/A

Functions

  • Reduces elevated total cholesterol levels
  • Lowers LDL cholesterol levels
  • Manages apolipoprotein B (Apo-B) levels
  • Reduces triglycerides levels

Materials

  • N/A

Technical specifications

  • Absorption:
    • Rapid oral absorption
    • Maximum plasma concentrations within 1 to 2 hours
  • Distribution:
    • Mean volume of distribution approximately 381 liters
    • 98% bound to plasma proteins
  • Metabolism:
    • Extensively metabolized to active derivatives
    • Metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4
  • Excretion:
    • Primarily eliminated in bile

Design elements

  • Tablet form

Usability features

  • Once daily dosage
  • Can be taken with or without food

Dosage and administration

  • Adults:
    • Usually 10 mg once daily, up to max. 80 mg once daily if necessary
  • Children (10-18 years):
    • Initially 10 mg once daily, up to max. 20 mg once daily if necessary

Interactions

  • Increased myopathy risk with concurrent administration of certain drugs
  • Potential interaction with antacid, colestipol, digoxin, erythromycin, oral contraceptives, and warfarin

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component
  • Active liver disease
  • History of serious adverse reaction to prior HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

Side effects

  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Dyspepsia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Infection
  • Headache
  • Back pain
  • Rash
  • Asthenia
  • Arthralgia
  • Myalgia

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Pregnancy:
    • Contraindicated during pregnancy
    • No established safety in pregnant women
    • May reduce fetal levels of mevalonate
  • Lactation:
    • Not known if excreted in human milk
    • Contraindicated during breastfeeding

Precautions and warnings

  • Liver function tests before initiation of treatment
  • Discontinue if markedly elevated CPK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed

Special populations

  • Geriatric:
    • Higher plasma concentrations in healthy elderly subjects
    • Greater degree of LDL-lowering in the elderly
  • Pediatric:
    • Pharmacokinetic data not available
  • Gender:
    • No clinically significant difference in LDL-C reduction between men and women
  • Renal Insufficiency:
    • No influence on plasma concentrations or LDL-C reduction
  • Hemodialysis:
    • Not expected to significantly enhance clearance
  • Hepatic Insufficiency:
    • Markedly increased plasma concentrations in chronic alcoholic liver disease

Overdose effects

  • Specific treatment not available
  • Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures
  • Monitor liver function tests and serum CK levels

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 Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-92-atorvastatin-calcium-chemical-structure-vKDE8RIA4syu8MLTgdLW.svg

Common questions

  • What is Lipovast 10 mg Tablet?: Selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase for managing cholesterol levels.
  • How should I take Lipovast 10 mg Tablet?: Taken by mouth once daily, with or without food.
  • What are the uses of Lipovast 10 mg Tablet?: Used to treat conditions such as Mixed Dyslipidemia and Hypertriglyceridemia.
  • What are the Side Effects of Lipovast 10 mg Tablet?: May include cough, muscle pain, breathing difficulty, and running nose.
  • What are the instructions for storage and disposal Lipovast 10 mg Tablet?: Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep away from the reach of children and pets.
  • Is Lipovast 10 mg Tablet used for lowering cholesterol?: Yes, it is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides.
  • Will taking Lipovast 10 mg Tablet increase my risk of diabetes?: May slightly affect blood sugar levels.
  • For how long do I need to take Lipovast 10 mg Tablet? Is it safe for long-term use?: Should be taken for the prescribed duration.
  • Does Lipovast 10 mg Tablet cause weight loss?: Unusual side effect, consult a doctor if experienced.
  • Can I stop taking Lipovast 10 mg Tablet?: Do not stop without informing your doctor.
  • Does Lipovast 10 mg Tablet cause memory loss?: Very rare side effect, consult a doctor if experienced.
  • Does Lipovast 10 mg Tablet make you tired?: May cause tiredness, reasons unknown.
  • Can Lipovast 10 mg Tablet be prescribed to children?: Mainly for adults, caution with children above 10 years old.

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