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Atorvastatin and its Uses
Generic Atorvastatin is used for lowering cholesterol. For people with high cholesterol, Generic Atorvastatin, along with diet and exercise, can reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels significantly.

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Working Mechanism of Atorvastatin
There are two types of cholesterol; a 'bad' sort called low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and a 'good' sort called high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL is deposited in the arteries and increases the risk of heart disease by clogging and narrowing the arteries (atherosclerosis), while HDL actually protects the arteries against this.

Generic Atorvastatin decreases the production of LDL cholesterol by blocking the action of the enzyme in the liver (called HMG-CoA reductase) that is responsible for its production. This decreases the amount of cholesterol in the liver cells, which causes them to take up LDL cholesterol from the blood. The decreased cholesterol production and increased removal of LDL cholesterol from the blood ultimately results in lowered blood cholesterol levels.

As the body produces most cholesterol at night, Generic Atorvastatin is more effective if taken at night.

Generic Atorvastatin also causes a small decrease in the production of other 'bad fats' in the blood called triglycerides, and a small increase in the level of HDL cholesterol. This results in lowered levels of 'bad fats' and raised levels of 'good fats' in the blood.

Generic Atorvastatin has an important role in the prevention of coronary heart disease. Generic Atorvastatin reduces the risk of excess cholesterol being deposited in the major blood vessels of the heart. Any blockage in the blood vessels limits the amount of blood and therefore oxygen being carried to the heart muscle. In severe cases this can result in a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

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Atorvastatin Dose

Missed Dose of Atorvastation.

Take the missed dose of Atorvastion as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose of Atorvastation, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of Atorvastatin.

Generic Atorvastatin in excess dose does not show any symptoms.

Conditions for storage ofGeneric Atorvastatin

StoreGeneric Atorvastatin at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Potencies ofGeneric Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin Tablets:Atorvastatin 10 mg, Atorvastatin 20 mg, Atorvastatin 40 mg & Atorvastatin 80 mg

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Food and Drug interactions with Atorvastatin

• There may be an increased risk of side effects on the muscles (myopathy) if Generic atorvastatin is taken with any of the following medicines:
  • ciclosporin
  • fibrates, e.g. bezafibrate, gemfibrozil
  • erythromycin
  • clarithromycin
  • azole antifungals, e.g. itraconazole
  • niacin (nicotinic acid)
  • nelfinavir
• Generic Atorvastatin may increase the blood level of digoxin. If you are taking both these medicines your digoxin blood level should be monitored.
• Generic Atorvastatin may slightly increase the blood levels of ethinylestradiol and norethisterone that are found in certain brands of the contraceptive pill. For women needing contraception while taking this medication, a pill that doesn't contain these particular hormones may therefore be preferable.

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Contraindications with Atorvastatin
Generic Atorvastatin is contraindicated in the following:

• Active liver disease
• Breastfeeding
• Pregnancy
• Unexplained raised results in liver function tests
• Women of child-bearing potential, unless effective contraception is used to prevent pregnancy
• Allergy to one or any of its ingredients

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Precautions with Atorvastatin

• Generic Atorvastatin should be used with caution in:
• Decreased kidney function
• Decreased liver function
• History of liver disease
• History of muscular side effects during previous treatment with a statin or fibrate medicine
• Hypothyroidism
• Individuals who consume large quantities of alcohol
• People aged over 70 years
• Personal or family history of hereditary muscle disorders

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Adverse effects with Atorvastatin
The adverse effects associated with Generic Atorvastatin are:

• Headache
• Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia)
• Excess gas in the stomach and intestines (flatulence)
• Impotence
• Chest pain (angina)
• Muscle cramps
• Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
• Indigestion (dyspepsia)
• Hair loss (alopecia)
• Alteration in results of liver function tests
• Changes in blood sugar levels
• Severe swelling of lips, face or tongue (angioedema)
• Disorder of the peripheral nerves causing weakness and numbness (peripheral neuropathy)
• Disorder of the muscles (myopathy)
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Decrease in the number of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia)
• Muscle pain and weakness
• Skin reactions such as rash and itch

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