atrovas 10mg tablet
What is atrovas 10mg tablet used for?
This medicine contains Atorvastatin (10mg) and is used to treat CARDIAC. Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis.. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Atorvastatin
- Manufacturer: Jackson Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category X
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 atrovas 10mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular events.
Off-label uses: Familial hypercholesterolemia, nephrotic syndrome, post-transplant hyperlipidemia.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Atorvastatin |
| Brand Name | Atorva |
| Manufacturer | Jackson Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | HMG CoA inhibitors (statins) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take atrovas 10mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of atrovas 10mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Clarithromycin | Major | Increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis |
| Cyclosporine | Major | Increased atorvastatin levels and risk of toxicity |
| Gemfibrozil | Major | Increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Increased norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol levels |
| Colchicine | Moderate | Increased risk of myopathy |
| Grapefruit juice | Minor | Increased atorvastatin plasma concentration |
| Rifampin | Minor | Decreased atorvastatin efficacy |
🚨 Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, itraconazole, protease inhibitors)
- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrozil
- Warfarin
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Digoxin
- Oral contraceptives
- Colchicine
- Fibrates (other than gemfibrozil)
- Niacin
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Excessive alcohol consumption may increase risk of hepatotoxicity.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Active liver disease, unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases, pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to atorvastatin.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk.
💊 Overdose Management
No specific antidote; symptomatic and supportive care. Monitor liver function and CK levels.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.