Torvas 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
Title
- Torvas 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Cholesterol-lowering
- Cardiovascular health
Description
- A selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Used to reduce elevated total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels
- It has indications for various lipid disorders and cardiovascular conditions
- It has interactions with specific classes of drugs
Color Options
- Not applicable
Functions
- Reduces total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol
- Increases hepatic LDL receptors for enhanced uptake of LDL
- Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in the liver
Materials
- Atorvastatin
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
- Chemical Structure: Image provided
Design Elements
- Tablet form
Usability Features
- Once daily dosage regimen
- Can be taken with or without food
- Various dosage levels for different conditions and age groups
- Recommended starting and maximum doses for different conditions
- Guidelines for cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment
Dimensions
- Not applicable
Indications
- Reduction of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in various conditions
- Treatment of hypertriglyceridemia and dyslipidemia
- Reduction of cardiac events in coronary artery disease
Pharmacology
- Selective inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase
- Rapid absorption and plasma concentration
- High plasma protein binding and volume of distribution
- Extensive metabolism and excretion via bile
- Half-life and elimination characteristics
Dosage & Administration
- Different dosages for primary hypercholesterolemia, combined hyperlipidemia, familial hypercholesterolemia, and prevention of cardiovascular events
- Recommended starting and maximum doses for different age groups
- Adjustments based on lipid levels within 2-4 weeks
- Recommended starting dose for pediatric patients
Interaction
- Increased risk of myopathy with concurrent administration of specific drugs
- Effects of antacid, colestipol, digoxin, erythromycin, oral contraceptives, and warfarin on plasma concentrations
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this medication
- Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases
- History of serious adverse reaction to prior administration of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Side Effects
- Constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, and abdominal pain
- Other side effects including infection, headache, back pain, rash, asthenia, arthralgia, myalgia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Atorvastatin contraindicated during pregnancy
- Safety not established in pregnant women
- Potential for reduced fetal levels of mevalonate
- Unknown excretion of atorvastatin/metabolites in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Liver function tests before initiation of treatment and periodically thereafter
- Discontinuation if markedly elevated CPK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected
Use in Special Populations
- Higher plasma concentrations in healthy elderly subjects
- No clinically significant difference in LDL-C reduction between men and women
- No dose adjustment necessary for renal disease, hemodialysis, or pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
- Specific treatment not available
- Symptomatic and supportive measures instituted
- Liver function tests and serum CK levels monitored
- Hemodialysis not expected to significantly enhance atorvastatin clearance
Therapeutic Class
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Commonly Asked Questions
- Various questions related to the use, side effects, storage, and specification of Torvas 10 mg Tablet