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Detailed Information
Active Ingredient: Atorvastatin Calcium 10mg
Therapeutic Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)
Primary Use: Treatment of hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) and prevention of cardiovascular disease
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver.
Clinical Applications:
- Primary hypercholesterolemia
- Mixed dyslipidemia
- Elevated triglycerides
- Primary prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with multiple risk factors
- Secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with established coronary heart disease
Dosage Form: Tablet
Typical Dosing: Once daily, can be taken any time of day, with or without food
Common Side Effects:
- Mild muscle pain
- Digestive disturbances
- Headache
- Mild elevation in liver enzymes
Precautions:
- Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Requires monitoring of liver function
- Risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis, especially when combined with certain medications
- Should be used with caution in patients with liver disease or heavy alcohol consumption
Storage: Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture
Alternative Products in Your Inventory:
- LIPICURE-10MG (same active ingredient, different brand)
- ATOR-10MG (same active ingredient, different brand)
- ROZAVEL-10MG (Rosuvastatin 10mg - different statin, similar potency)
Based on your inventory data, this is a commonly stocked medication with therapeutic alternatives available if needed.
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