Atova®
Active Ingredient
Atorvastatin
Indication
for reduction of elevated total cholesterol, LDLcolesterol, apolipoprotein B, and triglycerides in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous familial & non familial), Fredrickson Type IIa, IIb, III & IV dyslipidemia.
Dosage & Administration
Usual dose is 10 mg once daily Dosage range is Anzitor® 10 to 80 mg once daily.
Side Effect
Reversible myositis, headache, altered liver-function tests & gastro-intestinal effects including abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Thrombocytopenia, rash & hypersensitivity reactions, insomnia, angioedema, anorexia, asthenia, paraesthesia, peripheral neuropathy, alopecia, pruritus, rash, impotence, chest pain, hypoglycemia & hyperglycemia
Contraindication
Liver disease, myalgia, myopathy & hypersensitivity to the drug.
Drug Interaction
Cyclosporin, fibric acid derivatives, erythromycin, azole antifungals, or niacin (nicotinic acid).
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Atorvastatin is contraindicated in pregnancy & while breast-feeding
Preparation
10 mg, 20 mg & 40 mg Tablet.
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