Atovin 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.05 (1 x 10: ৳ 150.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B levels
Pharmacology
- Selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Lowers plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels
- Enhances uptake and catabolism of LDL
Dosage & Administration
- Usually 10 mg once daily for adults
- May be increased to max. 80 mg once daily if necessary
Interaction
- Increased risk of myopathy with concurrent administration of certain drugs
- Plasma concentrations altered when coadministered with antacid, colestipol, digoxin, erythromycin, oral contraceptives, or warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component
- Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases
Side Effects
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Infection
- Headache
- Back pain
- Rash
- Asthenia
- Arthralgia
- Myalgia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Contraindicated during pregnancy
- Not known whether excreted in human milk
- Maternal treatment may reduce fetal levels of mevalonate
Precautions & Warnings
- Liver function tests should be performed before initiation of treatment
- Used with caution in patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol
Use in Special Populations
- Plasma concentrations are higher in healthy elderly subjects
- No clinically significant difference in LDL-C reduction between men and women
Overdose Effects
- Specific treatment not available
- Liver function tests should be performed
- Serum CK levels should be monitored
Therapeutic Class
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C33H35FN2O5
Common Questions about Atovin 20 mg Tablet
- Used to avoid heart attacks and treat conditions such as Mixed Dyslipidemia
- Should be taken by mouth once daily, at the same time each day