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What is generic lipitor?
Generic Lipitor is a prescription drug in one of the newest classes of cholesterol-lowering medications, called statins. These drugs have been used widely for the last 5 years. For people with high cholesterol, Lipitor, in combination with a low-fat diet, can reduce your LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Atorlip is a cholesterol-lowering drug. Your doctor may prescribe it along with a special diet if your blood cholesterol level is high enough to put you in danger of heart disease, and you have been unable to lower your cholesterol by diet alone.
The drug works by helping to clear harmful low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol out of the blood and by limiting the body’s ability to form new LDL cholesterol.
Atorvastatin is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent. It is an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase enzyme. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early and rate limiting step in the synthesis of cholesterol.
Atorvastatin reduces total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and apo B in patients with homozygous and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, non familial forms of hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemias. Atorvastatin also reduces VLDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and produces variable increases in HDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein A1. |
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What is the composition?
Atorlip-5
Each film-coated tablet contains Atorvastatin Calcium equivalent to Atorvastatin 5 mg
Atorlip-10
Each film-coated tablet contains Atorvastatin Calcium equivalent to Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorlip-20
Each film-coated tablet contains Atorvastatin Calcium equivalent to Atorvastatin 20 mg |
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What is the dosage and administration?
Hypercholesterolemia (Heterozygous Familial and Nonfamilial) and Mixed Dyslipidemia (Fredrickson Types IIa and IIb): The recommended starting dose of atorvastatin is 10 mg daily. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. Atorvastatin can be administered as a single dose at any time of the day with or without food. Therapy should be individualized according to goal of therapy and response. After initiation and/or upon titration of atorvastatin, lipid levels should be analysed within 2 to 4 weeks and dosage adjusted accordingly Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: The dosage of atorvastatin in these patients is 10 to 80 mg daily.
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When to go for Atorlip?
• As an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, apo B and triglyceride levels in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous familial and non familial) and mixed dyslipidemia.
• As adjunctive therapy to diet for the treatment of patients with elevated serum triglyceride levels (Fredrickson Type IV).
• For the treatment of patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Fredrickson Type III) who do not respond adequately to diet.
• To reduce total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia as an adjunct to other lipid lowering treatments (e.g. LDL apheresis) or if such treatments are unavailable.
• Lipid altering agents should be used in addition to diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol only when the response to diet and other nonpharmacological measures has been inadequate [see National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Guidelines, summarized in the table below]. At the time of hospitalization for an acute coronary event, consideration can be given to initiating drug therapy at discharge if the LDL-C level is > 130 mg/dL. |
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What are the contraindications?
Hypersensitivity to any component of this medication, active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases exceeding three times the upper limit of normal.
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What happens if I Overdose?
There is no specific treatment available for atorvastatin overdosage. General supportive measures should be adopted as required. Liver function tests and serum CPK levels should be monitored. Due to extensive drug binding to plasma proteins, haemodialysis is not expected to significantly enhance atorvastatin clearance. |
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Storage Instructions
Store at room temperatures. Keep out of reach of children. |
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Presentation
- Atorlip-5 Blister pack of 10 tablets
- Atorlip-10 Blister pack of 10 tablets
- Atorlip-20 Blister pack of 10 tablets. |
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What are the possible side-effects?
Special warnings about this medication:
There is a slight chance of liver damage from Atorlip, so your doctor may order a blood test to check your liver function before you start taking the drug, again 6 weeks and 12 weeks after you begin therapy or your dosage is increased, and every 6 months thereafter. If the tests reveal a problem, you may have to stop using the drug.
Drugs like Atorlip have occasionally been known to damage muscle tissue, so be sure to tell your doctor immediately if you notice any unexplained muscle tenderness, weakness, or pain, especially if you also have a fever or feel sick. Your doctor may want to do a blood test to check for signs of muscle damage.
Most important fact about this drug:
Atorlip is usually prescribed only if diet, exercise, and weight loss fail to bring your cholesterol levels under control. It’s important to remember that Atorlip is a supplement not a substitute for those other measures. To get the full benefit of the medication, you need to stick to the diet and exercise program prescribed by your doctor. All these efforts to keep your cholesterol levels normal are important because they may lower your risk of heart disease.
Side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, back pain, changes in eyesight, cold, constipation, diarrhea, dry eyes, dry skin, flu symptoms, gas, hair loss, headache, heartburn, indigestion, inflammation of sinus and nasal passages, itching, joint pain, leg cramps, muscle aching or weakness, purple or red spots on the skin, rash, sore throat, urinary problems, vomiting, weakness
Why should this drug not be prescribed:
Never take Atorlip during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. You should also avoid Atorlip if you have liver disease, or if the drug gives you an allergic reaction. |
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BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE
Tell your doctor, nurse, and pharmacist if you:
• have allergies.
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• are breast-feeding.
• are using any other medicine, including those you buy yourself such as aspirin or cold medicine.
• have any other medical problems.
• have had major surgery or trauma.
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICINE
Take this medicine:
• exactly the way your doctor told you. Continue taking it to keep your cholesterol down.
• at the same time each day.
PRECAUTIONS WHILE USING THIS MEDICINE
• If your doctor gave you a special diet or an exercise plan, follow it carefully. However, do not go on a diet on your own.
• If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double doses.
• Visit your doctor regularly.
• Do not have surgery or dental or emergency treatment unless you tell the doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this medicine.
• Check with your doctor right away if you ever think you may be pregnant. This medicine may cause birth defects if you take it after you become pregnant.
• Do not take any over-the-counter niacin without first checking with your doctor.
• Drinking alcohol may cause liver problems. It is best not to drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
• Check with your doctor if you have muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or feel very tired.
• If you think you have taken an overdose of this medicine, check with your doctor.
• Do not give any of your medicine to others. It may hurt them.
• Do not leave this medicine where children can get it. |
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