Atasin 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Atasin 20 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Atorvastatin is a selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B (Apo-B), and triglycerides levels.
DosageInstructions
- 10 mg once daily for adults, with a maximum dosage of 80 mg once daily. For children (10-18 years), the initial dosage is 10 mg once daily, increased if necessary at intervals of at least 4 weeks to usual max. 20 mg once daily.
Pharmacology
- Lower plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and cholesterol synthesis in the liver
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration; maximum plasma concentrations occur within 1 to 2 hours
StorageConditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Interaction
- Increased risk of myopathy with concurrent administration of cyclosporine, fibric acid derivatives, niacin
- Plasma concentrations of atorvastatin decreased approximately 35% when coadministered with antacid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this medication
- Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases
SideEffects
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Infection
- Headache
- Back pain
- Rash
PregnancyAndLactation
- Contraindicated during pregnancy
- Not known whether excreted in human milk
Warnings
- Liver function tests should be performed before the initiation of treatment and periodically thereafter
SpecialPopulations
- Plasma concentrations of Atasin are higher in healthy elderly subjects than in young adults
- No clinically significant difference in LDL-C reduction with Atasin between men and women
OverdoseEffects
- Specific treatment is not available for atorvastatin overdose
- Liver function tests should be performed and serum CK levels should be monitored
TherapeuticClass
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
ChemicalStructure
- MolecularFormula: C33H35FN2O5
- ChemicalStructureImage: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-92-atorvastatin-calcium-chemical-structure-vKDE8RIA4syu8MLTgdLW.svg
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