Specification | |
US Brand Name | Lipitor |
Strength | 80mg |
Generic Name | Atorvastatin |
Manufacturer | Cadila |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
Atorva
80 Mg
Atorvastatin is a generic
name of Atorlip, which belongs to a family of drugs known
as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors or ‘statins’. It helps to lower down the level
of low density lipoprotein or LDL (labeled as bad cholesterol) and
triglycerides in blood, while it increases the high density lipoprotein or HDL
(labeled as good cholesterol). High level of LDL can cause heart attack, stroke
and other heart based complications in people who have diabetes, coronary heart
disease, or other risk factors. This drug is primarily prescribed for the
treatment of Dyslipidemia and other cardiovascular diseases. This
drug is sold under various trade names including Atorlip F by Cipla, Tonact EZ
by Lupin, Atorva by Zydus Cadila and Lipvas by Cipla.
Important
information about Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is a comprehensive synthetic drug which works
by hepatic cholesterol biosynthesis thereby reduces the level of LDL
cholesterol. You should avoid the consumption of this drug if you have known
allergy to it. You should not take this drug if you have following conditions:
liver disease, thyroid, kidney problems, diabetes or severe bladder infection.
Prohibit this drug if you are pregnant and breast feeding because it can harm
your baby. Avoid or limit the alcohol consumption. Always take this drug as per
your doctor’s prescription. Never alter the dosage unless your doctor advices
you to do so.
Atorvastatin is available in following strength and brand names
sold by numerous pharmaceutical companies- Atorva 5 mg, Lipvas 10mg, Atorlip
F10+145mg, Tonact EZ 10+10mg, Tonact EZ 20+10mg, Atorva 80 mg, Lipvas 20 mg,
Lipvas 40 mg.
Dosage
information
Swallow the tablet as a
whole, do not crush or chew it as excessive medicine in your body can cause
harmful effects. Take this drug exactly as directed by your doctor or
physician. This drug can be combined with well balanced calorie controlled diet
that consists of rich fruits and vegetables. Do not stop taking this medicine
without your doctor permission because it may leads to serious conditions.
What
if you miss a dose
If you forget to
take the dose, take it as soon as you remember, but if scheduled dose time is
close, then skip the missed one. Do not consume the double dose in order to
compensate the missed one.
What
if you overdose
In case of overdose,
contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest healthcare centre.
Things
to avoid
One should not exceed the
limit of the dosage as it may result into serious health issues. Avoid the
consumption of alcohol, avoid high fat diet and do not give this medicine to
anyone else without your doctor permission. This medicine could effect on your
mental ability. Avoid the work which involves high mental awareness and
reflexes such as driving.
Side
Effects
Some of the serious side
effects are nausea, vomiting, kidney failure, liver failure, abdominal pain,
fatigue & dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, muscle aches, weight loss,
mood changes, or headaches. Reach you doctor immediately if you may
experience any of these side effects.
Drug
interaction
Many other drugs may
interact with Atorvastatin and increase the risk of serious muscle pain. It is
extremely necessary to consult your doctor if you are taking the following
pills while being treated with Atorvastatin: Birth control pills, Cimetidine,
Conivaptan, Imatinib, Isoniazid, Dalfopristin, Quinupristin, Rifampin, Telithromycin,
Antidepressants, Heart or blood pressure medicines, Diltiazem, Gemfibrozil,
Fenofibrate, HIV medicines, Spironolactone, Rosuvastatin, Lovastatin,
Fluvastatin, Pravastatin, Simvastatin etc. Never take a new medicine
without the permission of your doctor.
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