Zuvas 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Zuvas 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Zuvas is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglycerides levels. Atorvastatin is a selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.
DosageAndAdministration
- Usually 10 mg once daily for adults; may be increased to 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 lowers plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
StorageConditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Indications
- Reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in patients with heterozygous and homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia.
ModeOfAction
- Atorvastatin is a selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase and increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors for enhanced uptake and catabolism of LDL.
Interaction
- Increased risk of myopathy with concurrent administration of cyclosporine, fibric acid derivatives, niacin, erythromycin, azole antifungals.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component, active liver disease, unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases.
SideEffects
- Constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, infection, headache, back pain, rash, asthenia, arthralgia, myalgia.
PregnancyAndLactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to potential adverse effects on the fetus and infant.
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Liver function tests should be performed before initiation of treatment and periodically thereafter.
UseInSpecialPopulations
- Plasma concentrations of Zuvas are higher in elderly subjects than in young adults.
OverdoseEffects
- Specific treatment is not available for atorvastatin overdose. Symptomatic and supportive measures should be instituted.
TherapeuticClass
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs, Statins
CompoundSummary
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
- Chemical Structure: Image available
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OtherAttributes
- Atorvastatin is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.
- Mean volume of distribution of Atorvastatin is approximately 381 liters.
- Atorvastatin is 98% bound to plasma proteins.
- Mean plasma elimination half-life of Atorvastatin in humans is approximately 14 hours.
- Less than 2% of a dose of Atorvastatin is recovered in urine following oral administration.
- Atorvastatin can be administered as a single dose at any time of the day, with or without food.
- Atorvastatin has interactions with antacids, colestipol, digoxin, erythromycin, oral contraceptives, and warfarin.
- Atorvastatin is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Liver function tests should be performed before the initiation of treatment and periodically thereafter.
- Hemodialysis is not expected to significantly enhance clearance of Atorvastatin since the drug is extensively bound to plasma proteins.