Atorvastatin ratiopharm
Atorvastatin ratiopharm is a statin that lowers blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and it can also help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
80 mg
Active Ingredient
Atorvastatin calcium
Manufacturer
Teva B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children aged 10 and above, the usual starting dose is 10 mg once daily; the dose can be increased if needed.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water at any time of day, with or without food; try to take your dose at the same time each day.
Important
The maximum daily dose of Atorvastatin ratiopharm is 80 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Inflammation in the nose, sore throat, nosebleeds.
- •Allergic reactions.
- •Increased blood sugar levels (if you have diabetes, carefully monitor your blood sugar) and increased creatine kinase levels in the blood.
- •Headache.
- •Nausea, constipation, gas, indigestion, diarrhea.
- •Joint pain, muscle pain, and back pain.
- •Abnormal liver function test results.
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, causing breathing difficulties.
- •Severe skin disease with skin peeling, blisters, fever, and swelling.
- •Muscle weakness, tenderness, pain, or rupture, or reddish-brown urine (rhabdomyolysis), which can lead to kidney problems.
- •Liver problems, indicated by unexpected bleeding or bruising.
- •Lupus-like syndrome (rash, joint symptoms, effects on blood cells).
- •Hearing loss.
- •Gynecomastia (enlargement of breasts in men).
- •Loss of appetite, weight gain, decreased blood sugar levels (if you have diabetes, carefully monitor your blood sugar).
- •Nightmares, insomnia.
- •Dizziness, numbness/tingling in fingers/toes, reduced sensitivity to pain/touch, taste changes, memory loss.
- •Blurred vision.
- •Ringing in ears and/or head.
- •Vomiting, belching, upper and lower abdominal pain, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas causing abdominal pain).
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation).
- •Rash, itching, hives, hair loss.
- •Neck pain, muscle fatigue.
- •Fatigue, malaise, weakness, chest pain, swelling (especially ankles), fever.
- •Positive urine white blood cell test.
- •Vision disturbances.
- •Unexpected bleeding or bruising.
- •Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes).
- •Tendon damage.
- •Skin rash or mouth ulcers (lichenoid drug reaction).
- •Purple skin lesions (vasculitis).
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to atorvastatin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Avoid drinking too much alcohol during treatment.
- Limit grapefruit juice intake (no more than 1-2 small glasses per day), as large amounts can affect how the medicine works.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, breastfeeding, or are a woman of childbearing age not using reliable contraception.
- Talk to your doctor if you have severe liver disease or unexplained abnormal liver blood test results.
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- Tell your doctor if you have severe lung disease.
- If you are taking or have recently taken fusidic acid (a medicine for bacterial infections), tell your doctor, as combining them can cause serious muscle problems.
- Do not drive or use machines if the medicine affects your ability to do so.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Possible adverse effects include muscle pain and muscular weakness. Consider potential interactions. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 17.4.2023)