Atorvastatin

Generic Name : Atorvastatin

TradeName : Arpitor, astin, atchol, atchol-ASP,
Atheart, atherochek, atocor, atorec, atorfit, atoril, atorin, atorlip,
atorva, atosa-150, atrolar, atstat, attor, atvas, avas, avastin,
aztor, cardistat, carduo, cholecheck, cholestat.

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : this acts by competitively inhibiting HMGCoA reductase,an enzyme involved in cholesterol biosynthesis.

When it is to be taken : initially 10 mgs daily and the dosage may go up to 80 mgs daily.

How it should be taken : It comes in the form of 5,10 andn20mgs tablets.

Special Instruction :
Patients should be advised to report promptly unexplained muscle pain,tenderness opr weakness,particularly if affected by maliase or weakness.

Side Effects :
Abdominal pain,nausea,vomitting.

Other Precautions :
Contrindicated in pregnancyand breast feeding.May be used with caution in the case of old age.