Xelpid 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Xelpid 10mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Cholesterol-lowering drug
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- Statins
Description
- Indications:
- Reduction of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in familial hypercholesterolaemia
- Treatment of mixed dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia
- Reduction of cardiac ischemic events in coronary artery disease
- Lipid management for patients with diabetes mellitus or renal transplantation
- Pharmacology:
- Selective inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase
- Lowering of plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels
- Increased hepatic LDL receptors for enhanced uptake and catabolism of LDL
- Dosage & Administration:
- Initial dose for adults: 10 mg once daily
- Dose adjustment based on response
- Administration with or without food
- Pediatric dosing based on age and condition
- Interaction:
- Increased risk of myopathy with concurrent use of certain drugs
- Altered plasma concentrations and LDL-C reduction with antacids, colestipol, digoxin, erythromycin, oral contraceptives, and warfarin
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to any component
- Active liver disease or unexplained elevations of serum transaminases
- History of serious adverse reaction to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
- Side Effects:
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Infection
- Headache
- Back pain
- Rash
- Asthenia
- Arthralgia
- Myalgia
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Contraindicated during pregnancy
- Unknown excretion in human milk
- Potential for serious adverse reactions
- Suspended treatment during pregnancy and lactation
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Liver function tests before initiation of treatment and periodically thereafter
- Caution in patients with substantial alcohol consumption or history of liver disease
- Discontinuation in case of markedly elevated CPK levels or myopathy diagnosis
- Use in Special Populations:
- Higher plasma concentrations in elderly subjects
- No pediatric pharmacokinetic data available
- No clinically significant difference in LDL-C reduction between genders
- No influence of renal disease on plasma concentrations or LDL-C reduction
- Markedly increased plasma concentrations in patients with chronic alcoholic liver disease
- Overdose Effects:
- Specific treatment unavailable
- Symptomatic and supportive measures
- Monitoring of liver function tests and serum CK levels
- 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
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
- Chemical Structure Image available
- Common Questions:
- Description of Xelpid 10 mg Tablet
- Dosing instructions
- Multiple uses of Xelpid 10 mg Tablet
- Possible side effects and storage instructions
- Use of Xelpid 10 mg Tablet for lowering cholesterol
- Potential impact on diabetes and duration of use
- Uncommon side effects and considerations for children and memory loss
- Possible fatigue and implications for blood thinning
- Quick tips for usage, potential side effects, and precautions