Atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated: To reduce the risk of: Myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in adults with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) but without clinically evident CHD MI and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with multiple risk factors for CHD but without clinically evident CHD Non-fatal MI, fatal and non-fatal stroke, revascularization procedures…
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Calcium. Full label: DailyMed.
Atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated: To reduce the risk of: Myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in adults with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) but without clinically evident CHD MI and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with multiple risk factors for CHD but without clinically evident CHD Non-fatal MI, fatal and non-fatal stroke, revascularization procedures, hospitalization for congestive heart failure, and angina in adults with clinically evident CHD As an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: Adults with primary hyperlipidemia. Adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). As an adjunct to other LDL-C-lowering therapies, or alone if such treatments are unavailable, to reduce LDL-C in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Calcium. Full label: DailyMed.
Take orally once daily with or without food. Assess LDL-C when clinically appropriate, as early as 4 weeks after initiating atorvastatin calcium tablets, and adjust dosage if necessary. Adults: Recommended starting dosage is 10 or 20 mg once daily; dosage range is 10 mg to 80 mg once daily.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis Hypersensitivity to atorvastatin or any excipients in atorvastatin calcium. Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, angioneurotic edema, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis, have been reported. Acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis. Hypersensitivity to atorvastatin or any excipient in atorvastatin calcium.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis: Risk factors include age 65 years or greater, uncontrolled hypothyroidism, renal impairment, concomitant use with certain other drugs, and higher atorvastatin calcium dosage. Discontinue atorvastatin calcium if markedly elevated CK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected. Temporarily discontinue atorvastatin calcium in patients experiencing an acute or serious condition at high risk of developing renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis. Inform patients of the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when starting or increasing atorvastatin calcium dosage.
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 important adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy Hepatic Dysfunction Increases in HbA1c and Fasting Serum Glucose Levels Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5%) are 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.
11 products from 10 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcibard Forte Tablet | Calcium (500mg) | B M Medico Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Cal D 250mg Tablet | Calcium (250mg) | Symet Drugs Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Cal D 500mg Tablet | Calcium (500mg) | Symet Drugs Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Conciphos Tablet | Calcium (667mg) | Rencord Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Ezorb DS Tablet | Calcium (1120mg) | Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Ical 560mg Tablet | Calcium (560mg) | Aspire Pharma | strip of 15 tablets |
| Lowphos Tablet | Calcium (667mg) | Atlantic Pharma Ltd | strip of 1 Tablet |
| Orthocal 500mg Tablet | Calcium (500mg) | Aan Pharma Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Phosbind 667mg Tablet | Calcium (667mg) | Convina Research Laboratory | strip of 10 tablets |
| Vasoflo 500mg Capsule | Calcium (500mg) | Auspi Medicaments | strip of 10 capsules |
| ZCM Tablet | Calcium (560mg) | Zeuson Medicines Pvt Ltd | strip of 30 tablets |
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Store at controlled room temperature 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
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.
