Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin Information
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Atorvastatin
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Atorvastatin is antihyperlipidemic agent. Atorvastatin is a selective, competitive HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Atorvastatin is the only drug in its class specifically indicated for lowering both elevated LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides in patients with hypercholesterolemia. It prevents coronary atherosclerosis and reduces the risk of heart attack.
Indications
Atorvastatin is primarily indicated in conditions like Familial hypercholesterolaemia, Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, Hypercholesterolaemia, Hyperlipoproteinaemia, Hypertriglyceridaemia, NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers and duodenal errosions.
Contraindication
Atorvastatin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Pregnancy,Breast feeding,Actinic keratosis.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Atorvastatin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Weakness, Headache, Diarrhea, Fever, Myalgia, Constipation, Insomnia, Abdominal pain, Skin rashes, Blurred vision, Pharyngitis, Dyspepsia, Malaise, Asthenia, Arthralgia, Elevation of liver enzymes, Myopathy, Backache, Increased intracranial pressure, GI disturbance, Sinusitis.
Warnings
Atrovastatin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, severe infection, heart disease, thyroid problems, uncontrolled seizures, recent major surgery, low blood pressure, any allergy or any other medical problem. Atrovastatin may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, so patient should observe caution while driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness. Atorvastatin should not be used during pregnancy or lactation.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Atorvastatin Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 10 to 80 mg |
| Single Dose | 45 (45) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
Atorvastatin Dosage for Neonatal
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| Note: Not recommended in this age group |
Atorvastatin Dosage for Paedriatic
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| Dose | 0 to 80 mg |
| Single Dose | 40 (40) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | po |
Brands
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