Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets (10mg)
Medical uses
The primary uses of atorvastatin is for the treatment of dyslipidemia and the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
It is a statin medication. It is taken by mouth. It is in the first choice in these indications
Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heart burn, nausea, and muscle pains.] Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver problems, and diabetes Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. Like all statins, atorvastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme found in the liver that plays a role in producing cholesterol.
Contraindications
- Active liver disease: cholestasis, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatitis, and jaundice
- Pregnancy: Atorvastatin may cause fetal harm by affecting serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Breastfeeding: Small amounts of other statin medications have been found to pass into breast milk, although atorvastatin has not been studied, specifically.[14]Due to risk of disrupting a breastfeeding infant's metabolism of lipids, atorvastatin is not regarded as compatible with breastfeeding
- Myopathy: Markedly elevated CPK levels or if a myopathy is suspected or diagnosed after dosing of atorvastatin has begun
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