Altovas 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Altovas 10 mg Tablet
Category
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Indications
- Reduction of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in familial hypercholesterolemia
- Treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson Type Ia and Ib)
- For the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia (Fredrickson Type IV)
- Treatment of dysbetalipoproteinaemia (Fredrickson Type III)
- Reduction of cardiac ischaemic events in patients with coronary artery disease
- Reduction of cholesterol levels in patients with diabetes mellitus or renal transplantation
Pharmacology
- Selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Lowers plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels
- Rapid absorption after oral administration
- Extensively metabolized to active derivatives
- Primarily eliminated in bile
- Mean plasma elimination half-life of approximately 14 hours
DosageAdministration
- Initial dose of 10 mg once daily for adults
- Increased to max. 80 mg once daily if necessary
- Dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily
- Dosage adjustment based on lipid levels
Interaction
- Increased risk of myopathy with concurrent use of certain drugs
- Altered plasma concentrations with antacid, colestipol, digoxin, erythromycin, oral contraceptives
- No clinically significant effect on prothrombin time when coadministered with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the medication
- Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases
- History of serious adverse reaction to prior administration of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
SideEffects
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Back pain
- Rash
- Asthenia
- Arthralgia
- Myalgia
PregnancyLactation
- Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Safety in pregnant women not established
- Potential for serious adverse reactions in infants
PrecautionsWarnings
- Liver function tests should be performed before and during treatment
- Discontinue therapy if markedly elevated CPK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed
- Caution in patients with substantial alcohol consumption or history of liver disease
UseSpecialPopulations
- Plasma concentrations higher in healthy elderly subjects
- No clinically significant difference in LDL-C reduction between genders
- Renal disease has no influence on plasma concentrations or LDL-C reduction
- Markedly increased plasma concentrations in chronic alcoholic liver disease
OverdoseEffects
- Specific treatment not available
- Symptomatic and supportive measures should be instituted
- Liver function tests and serum CK levels should be monitored
TherapeuticClass
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
StorageConditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
ChemicalStructure
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
- Chemical Structure available (image)
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