Atorstat 80 mg 10 tablets

Tradename

Atorstat 80 mg

Atorstat 80mg

Composition

Each p / o tablet contains:

Atorvastatin — 80mg.

Auxiliary components: PVP K30, microcrystalline cellulose PH 102, magnesium stearate, anhydrous citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, butylated hydroxyanisole, talc, sodium croscarmellose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol 6000.

Properties

Atorvastatin is a third generation hypolipidemic drug from the statin group. Reduces the level of «bad» cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing the level of «good» cholesterol (high density lipoprotein or HDL).

Indications

treating high cholesterol and reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, or other risk factors.

Mode of application:

Atorvastatin can be taken once at any time of the day, regardless of food intake, a standard cholesterol-lowering diet should be followed before using atorvastatin.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to the drug; cases of active liver disease; pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Precautionary measures:

an attempt should be made to control the development of hypercholesterolemia with appropriate diet, exercise and weight loss in obese patients, as well as treat other associated health problems, before initiating atorvastatin therapy. Liver function tests should be performed before and periodically after atorvastatin therapy. Patients with any unexplained muscle pain or muscle weakness, especially if accompanied by malaise or fever, should consult a physician.

Side effects

are mild, transient, rare and include: constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, headache, nausea, myalgia, diarrhea, insomnia, angioedema, muscle cramps, myopathy, peripheral neuropathy, pancreatitis, anorexia, vomiting, alopecia , rash, impotence, hyperglycemia, or hypoglycemia.

Storage method:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C in a dry place out of the reach of children.