Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is recommended as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other nonpharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Atorvastatin. Full label: DailyMed.
Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is recommended as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other nonpharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate. In patients with CHD or multiple risk factors for CHD, atorvastatin calcium tablets can be started simultaneously with diet. Atorvastatin calcium tablets are an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor indicated as an adjunct therapy to diet to: Reduce the risk of MI, stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in adult patients without CHD, but with multiple risk factors. Reduce the risk of MI and stroke in adult patients with type 2 diabetes without CHD, but with multiple risk factors. Reduce the risk of non-fatal MI, fatal and non-fatal stroke, revascularization procedures, hospitalization for CHF, and angina in adult patients with CHD.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Atorvastatin. Full label: DailyMed.
Dose range: 10 to 80 mg once daily. Recommended start dose: 10 or 20 mg once daily. Patients requiring large LDL-C reduction (>45%) may start at 40 mg once daily.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Active Liver Disease, Which May Include Unexplained Persistent Elevations in Hepatic Transaminase Levels Hypersensitivity to Any Component of This Medication Pregnancy. Active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels. Hypersensitivity to any component of this medication.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis: Risks increase when higher doses are used concomitantly with cyclosporine and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, itraconazole, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) protease inhibitors). Predisposing factors include advanced age (> 65), uncontrolled hypothyroidism, and renal impairment. Rare cases of rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria have been reported. Advise patients to promptly report to their physician unexplained and/or persistent muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis Liver enzyme abnormalities Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) in patients treated with atorvastatin calcium in placebo-controlled trials regardless of causality were: nasopharyngitis, arthralgia, diarrhea, pain in extremity, and urinary tract infection.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
1666 products from 772 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anzitor 10 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Anzitor 20 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Arpitor 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | RPG Life Sciences Ltd. | |
| Arpitor 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | RPG Life Sciences Ltd. | |
| Astat 10 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Astat 20 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Astat 40 40mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (40mg) | Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Astat 5 5mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (5mg) | Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Atchol 10 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Atchol 20 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Ator 10 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | Nepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Ator 20 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | Nepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Atorbest 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | Biogain Remedies Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Atorbest 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | Biogain Remedies Pvt. Ltd. | |
| ATORFIT 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | Arrow pharmaceuticals pvt Ltd | |
| ATORFIT 20MG Tablet | Atorvastatin (20MG) | Arrow pharmaceuticals pvt Ltd | |
| ATORFIT 5mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (5mg) | Arrow pharmaceuticals pvt Ltd | |
| Atorin 10 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | Medley Pharmaceuticals | |
| Atorin 20 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | Medley Pharmaceuticals | |
| Atorin 5mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (5mg) | Medley Pharmaceuticals | |
| Atorin Tablet | Atorvastatin | Medley Pharmaceuticals | |
| Atorlip 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | Cipla Ltd. | |
| Atorlip 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | Cipla Ltd. | |
| Atorlip 5mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (5mg) | Cipla Ltd. | |
| Atormac 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Atormac 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Atortin 10 10mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (10mg) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Atortin 20 20mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (20mg) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Atortin 40 40mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (40mg) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Atortin 5 5mg Tablet | Atorvastatin (5mg) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. |
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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
