atorsave 80 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is atorsave 80 tablet used for?
Atorva (Atorvastatin) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Atorvastatin (80mg), which Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in choleste. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Atorvastatin
- Manufacturer: Eris Lifesciences Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: X
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ atorsave 80 tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular events.
Off-label uses: Familial hypercholesterolemia, nephrotic syndrome, post-transplant hyperlipidemia.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Atorvastatin |
| Brand Name | Atorva |
| Manufacturer | Eris Lifesciences Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | HMG CoA inhibitors (statins) |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take atorsave 80 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of atorsave 80 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhea
- Arthralgia
- Urinary tract infection
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Myopathy
- Hepatotoxicity
- Pancreatitis
- Peripheral neuropathy
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Interstitial lung disease
- Gynecomastia
- Memory loss
- Depression
- Tendon rupture
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ 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 |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, itraconazole, protease inhibitors)
- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrozil
- Warfarin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Digoxin
- Oral contraceptives
- Colchicine
- Fibrates (other than gemfibrozil)
- Niacin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Grapefruit juice
- Rifampin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase plasma levels; avoid large quantities.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Excessive alcohol consumption may increase risk of hepatotoxicity.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Active liver disease, unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases, pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to atorvastatin.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Lipid profile, liver function tests (baseline and periodically), creatine kinase if muscle symptoms occur.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
No specific antidote; symptomatic and supportive care. Monitor liver function and CK levels.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.