Ator

Treating high cholesterol levels 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.

Tradename : Ator

Ator

Structure: Each p / o tablet contains :

Atorvastatin — 10mg. Atorvastatin — 20mg. Atorvastatin — 40mg.

Auxiliary components: calcium carbonate, anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose ph 101, magnesium stearate, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, purified hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, dibuty.

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 levels 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 administered once at any time of the day, regardless of food intake, a standard cholesterol-lowering diet should be followed before using atorvastatin. Hypercholesterolemia: The recommended starting dose is 10 or 20 mg once a day. Patients who require a significant reduction in LDL-C levels (more than 45%) can start with 40 mg once a day. The dose range for atorvastatin is 10 to 80 mg once a day. The doctor adjusts the dosage according to the individual parameters of the patient. After starting atorvastatin, lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks. With heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in patients (10–17 years old), the recommended initial dose of atorvastatin is 10 mg / day; the maximum is 20 mg / day. Doses should be selected individually, adjustments are made at intervals of 4 weeks or more. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: The dose is 10 to 80 mg per day. Atorvastatin should be used as an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments in patients or if such treatment is not available.

Contraindications : Hypersensitivity to the drug; cases of active liver disease; pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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

Packaging : The cardboard box contains blisters of tablets each; paper instructions.