Optivas 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Concord pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Optivas 10 mg Tablet
- Medicine
Indications
- Reduces elevated total cholesterol levels
- Reduces LDL cholesterol levels in familial hypercholesterolaemia
- Reduces elevated cholesterol and triglycerides in mixed dyslipidemia
- Treats hypertriglyceridaemia and dysbetalipoproteinaemia
- Reduces cardiac ischaemic events in coronary artery disease
- Lowers cholesterol levels associated with diabetes mellitus or renal transplantation
Pharmacology
- Mode of Action: Selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Absorption: Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Distribution: 98% bound to plasma proteins
- Metabolism: Extensively metabolized to active metabolites by cytochrome P450 3A4
- Excretion: Eliminated primarily in bile
Dosage & Administration
- Adults usual dose: 10 mg, max. 80 mg once daily
- Children (10-18 years) usual dose: Initially 10 mg, max. 20 mg once daily
- Detailed guidelines for dosage in various conditions
Interaction
- Increased risk of myopathy with concurrent use of certain drugs
- Affects plasma concentrations when coadministered with antacid, colestipol, digoxin, erythromycin, oral contraceptives
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, active liver disease, 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
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated during pregnancy
- Lactation: Contraindicated during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
Liver function tests should be performed before and during treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Geriatric: Higher plasma concentrations in elderly subjects
- Pediatric: Lack of pharmacokinetic data
- Gender: No clinically significant difference in LDL-C reduction between men and women
- Renal Insufficiency: No influence on plasma concentrations or LDL-C reduction
- Hepatic Insufficiency: Markedly increased plasma concentrations in chronic alcoholic liver disease
Overdose Effects
No specific treatment available, symptomatically treated and monitored
Therapeutic Class
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
Storage Conditions
Store in a dry place away from light and heat, keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
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