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 for Atorvastatin — 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 for Atorvastatin. 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 for Atorvastatin — 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 for Atorvastatin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
124 brands · 46 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Atorvastatin guide →
What is Ozovas 20?
Ozovas 20mg Tablet is a Atorvastatin medicine made by Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It comes as 20mg Tablet.
What is the generic name of Ozovas 20?
The generic name of Ozovas 20 is Atorvastatin.
Which brands of Atorvastatin are available in Nepal?
124 brands of Atorvastatin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 46 makers — including Anzitor 10mg Tablet, Anzitor 20mg Tablet, Arpitor 10mg Tablet, Arpitor 20mg Tablet, Astat 10mg Tablet, Astat 20mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Atorvastatin?
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.
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. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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