Atorvastatin | Atoris tablets 20 mg, 30 pcs.

Release form

Film-coated tablets.

Packing

30 pcs

Pharmacological action

Atorvastatin - a lipid-lowering drug from the group of statins. The main mechanism of action of atorvastatin is the inhibition of the activity of HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid. This transformation is one of the earliest steps in the cholesterol (cholesterol) synthesis chain in the body. Atorvastatin suppression of cholesterol synthesis leads to increased reactivity of LDL receptors in the liver, as well as in extrahepatic tissues. These receptors bind LDL particles and remove them from the blood plasma, which leads to a decrease in the concentration of LDL-C in the blood.

The antiatherosclerotic effect of atorvastatin is a consequence of its effect on the walls of blood vessels and blood components. Atorvastatin inhibits the synthesis of isoprenoids, which are growth factors for cells of the inner lining of blood vessels. Under the influence of atorvastatin, endothelium-dependent expansion of blood vessels improves the concentration of cholesterol-LDL, apolipoprotein B, triglycerides (TG) decreases, there is an increase in the concentration of cholesterol-HDL and apolipoprotein A.

Atorvastatin reduces blood plasma viscosity and the activity of certain coagulation factors and platelet aggregation. Due to this, it improves hemodynamics and normalizes the state of the coagulation system. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors also affect the metabolism of macrophages, block their activation and prevent rupture of atherosclerotic plaques.

As a rule, the therapeutic effect of atorvastatin develops after 2 weeks of using Atoris®, and the maximum effect is achieved after 4 weeks.

Reliably reduces the risk of developing ischemic complications (including death from myocardial infarction) by 16%, the risk of re-hospitalization for angina pectoris, accompanied by signs of myocardial ischemia, - by 26%.

Indications

Hyperlipidemia: Decreased concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and serum triglycerides in patients with primary hyperlipidemia (Fredrickson types IIa and IIb), including polygenic hypercholesterolemia and hypercholesterolemia.

Decrease in the increased concentration of the general cholesterol, LDL-C and apolipoprotein B in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

The drug AtorisВ® increases the concentration of HDL-C in the blood serum and reduces the ratio of LDL-C / HDL-C.

It is used in case of insufficient effectiveness of diet therapy and other non-pharmacological methods of treatment.

Prevention of cardiovascular diseases: Primary prevention of cardiovascular complications in patients without clinical signs of coronary heart disease, but with several risk factors for its development: age older than 55 years, nicotine addiction, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, low levels of HDL-C blood plasma, genetic predisposition, incl. against the background of dyslipidemia.

Secondary prevention of cardiovascular complications in patients with coronary heart disease in order to reduce the total mortality rate, myocardial infarction, stroke, re-hospitalization for angina pectoris and the need for revascularization.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

The drug AtorisВ® is contraindicated during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. Animal studies indicate that the risk to the fetus may exceed any possible benefit to the mother.

In women of reproductive age who do not use reliable methods of contraception, the use of AtorisВ® is not recommended. When planning a pregnancy, you must stop using AtorisВ® at least 1 month before your planned pregnancy.

There is no evidence of the release of atorvastatin with breast milk. However, in some animal species, the concentration of atorvastatin in blood and breast milk is similar. If it is necessary to use the drug AtorisВ® during lactation, in order to avoid the risk of developing adverse events in infants, breast-feeding should be stopped.

Composition

1 tablet contains:

Active ingredient: atorvastatin calcium - 20.72 mg, (equivalent to 20 mg of atorvastatin, respectively).

Excipients: povidone - 11, 6 mg sodium lauryl sulfate - 5.8 mg calcium carbonate - 63.68 mg MCC - 58 mg lactose monohydrate - 114.25 mg croscarmellose sodium - 14.5 mg magnesium stearate - 1.45 mg.

Film sheath: Opadry II HP 85F28751 white (polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 3000, talc) - 8.7 mg.

Dosage and administration

Inside, regardless of food intake.

Before starting the use of Atoris®, the patient should be transferred to a diet that ensures a decrease in the concentration of lipids in the blood, which must be observed throughout the course of drug therapy. Before starting therapy, you should try to achieve control of hypercholesterolemia through exercise and weight loss in patients with obesity, as well as therapy for the underlying disease.

Treatment begins with a recommended starting dose of 10 mg. The dose of the drug varies from 10 to 80 mg once a day and is selected taking into account the initial concentration of LDL-C, the purpose of therapy and the individual therapeutic effect.

Atoris® can be taken once at any time of the day, but at the same time every day. The therapeutic effect is observed after 2 weeks of treatment, and the maximum effect develops after 4 weeks. Therefore, the dosage should not be changed earlier than 4 weeks after the start of the drug in the previous dose.

At the beginning of therapy and / or during an increase in the dose, it is necessary to monitor the concentration of lipids in the blood plasma every 2–4 weeks and adjust the dose accordingly.

Primary (heterozygous hereditary and polygenic) hypercholesterolemia (type IIa) and mixed hyperlipidemia (type IIb): treatment begins with the recommended initial dose, which is increased after 4 weeks, depending on the patient's response. The maximum daily dose is 80 mg.

Homozygous hereditary hypercholesterolemia: the dose range is the same as with other types of hyperlipidemia. The initial dose is selected individually, depending on the severity of the disease. In most patients with homozygous hereditary hypercholesterolemia, the optimal effect is observed with the use of the drug in a daily dose of 80 mg (once). Atoris® is used as adjunctive therapy to other methods of treatment (plasmapheresis) or as the main treatment if therapy with other methods is not possible.

Special patient groups.

Elderly patients.

In elderly patients, the dose of Atoris® should not be changed.

Impaired renal function.

Does not affect the concentration of atorvastatin in the blood plasma or the degree of decrease in the concentration of LDL-C with the use of atorvastatin, therefore, changing the dose of the drug is not required.

Impaired liver function.

Caution is required in patients with impaired liver function (due to a slowdown in the elimination of the drug from the body). In such a situation, clinical and laboratory parameters should be carefully monitored (regular monitoring of ACT and ALT activity). With a significant increase in hepatic transaminases, the dose of Atoris® should be reduced or treatment should be discontinued.

Use in combination with other drugs.

If it is necessary to use simultaneously with cyclosporine, the daily dose of Atoris® should not exceed 10 mg.

Side effects of

From the side of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system: headache, dizziness, asthenic syndrome, insomnia or drowsiness, nightmares, amnesia, paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy, emotional lability, ataxia, hyperkinesis, depression, hypesthesia, weakness, malaise.

On the part of the sensory organs: amblyopia, tinnitus, dry conjunctiva, disturbance of accommodation, eye hemorrhage, deafness, glaucoma, parosmia, loss of taste sensations.

From the CCC side: palpitations, vasodilation, migraine, postural hypotension, increased blood pressure, phlebitis, arrhythmia, chest pain, vasculitis.

From the hemopoietic system: anemia, lymphadenopathy, thrombocytopenia.

From the respiratory system: bronchitis, rhinitis, dyspnea, bronchial asthma, nosebleeds. digestive system: nausea, heartburn, constipation or diarrhea, flatulence, gastralgia, abdominal pain, anorexia or increased appetite, dry mouth, belching, dysphagia, vomiting, stomatitis, esophagitis, glossitis, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, hepatic colic, cheilitis, duodenal ulcer, pancreatitis, cholestatic jaundice, increased activity of liver enzymes, rectal bleeding, melena, bleeding gums, tenesmus.

From the musculoskeletal system: myalgia, arthralgia, back pain, swelling of the joints, myopathy, muscle cramps, myositis, rhabdomyolysis, tendopathy (in some cases, with tendon rupture).

From the genitourinary system: urogenital infections, dysuria (including pollakiuria, nocturia, urinary incontinence or urinary retention, imperative urination), cystitis, hematuria, vaginal bleeding, uterine bleeding, urolithiasis, metrorrhagia, epididymitis, libido, impotence, violation of ejaculation.

From the skin: sweating, eczema, seborrhea, ecchymosis.

Allergic reactions: itching, skin rash, contact dermatitis, rarely urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, exudative erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome).

Laboratory indicators: increased serum CPK activity, increased ALT activity, ACT, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia.

Other: peripheral edema, weight gain, fatigue, fever.

overdose

Symptoms: in the development of myopathy followed by rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure (a rare but severe side effect), the drug should be discontinued immediately.

Treatment: the patient needs to enter a diuretic and sodium bicarbonate solution. Hemodialysis should be performed if necessary. Rhabdomyolysis can lead to hyperkalemia, which requires the administration of calcium chloride or gluconate calcium, the infusion of 5% dextrose (glucose) solution with insulin, and the use of potassium exchange resins. Because atorvastatin is highly bound to plasma proteins, hemodialysis is ineffective.

General activities: monitoring and maintenance of vital functions of the body and prevention of further absorption of the drug (gastric lavage, administration of activated charcoal or laxatives).

Storage conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 25 РC, in the original packaging.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Deystvuyushtee substance

atorvastatin

Terms and conditions

prescription

Dosage form

tablets

KRKA d.d. Novo mesto AO, Slovenia