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Drug information on Alvastatin (10mg) (Ultra Drugs) (Atorvastatin) from Ultra Drugs Pvt. Ltd.

Alvastatin (10mg) (Ultra Drugs)   Tablet   Ultra Drugs Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Atorvastatin	65.00 10mg 10 Tablets

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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jul 11, 2011

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Diabetes and Hypertension

High Cholesterol

Obesity

•   Most Common : Nose inflammation, joint pain, diarrhea, pain in extremity, urinary tract infection, indigestion, nausea, muscle and bone pain, muscle spasms, sleeplessness and throat pain.

•   Body as a whole : Uneasiness and fever.

•   Gastrointestinal : Abdominal discomfort, eructation, flatulence, liver inflammation and bile obstruction.

•   Musculoskeletal : Muscle fatigue, neck pain and joint swelling.

•   Metabolic : Increase in liver enzymes level, abnormal liver function tests and increased sugar level.

•   Central Nervous system : Dizziness, depression, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy and abnormal dreams.

•   Respiratory : Nose bleed.

•   Skin : Hives.

•   Eye and ENT : Blurred vision and ringing in the ear.

•   Genitourinary : Urinary tract infection.

•  Musculoskeletal: Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM).

Adult PO- Initial- The recommended dose is 10 mg daily. Maximum: 80 mg/day.

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver problems, who are taking HIV protease inhibitors, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of low blood pressure, serious infection, seizures, electrolyte problems, liver problems, alcohol abuse, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Follow the diet and exercise program as directed by your physician.

• Monitor blood cholesterol level and liver functions regularly while taking this medication.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature (25°C).