Atorica 10 mg Tablet (10 Tab)

About Atorica 10 mg Tablet:

Atorica 10 mg tablet is a statin group of medication, used to treat dyslipidaemias. Each film coated Atorica 10 mg tablet contains Atorvastatin Calcium equivalent to Atorvastatin 10 mg.

Atorvastatin is a statin medication and a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) reductase, which catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis. The inhibition of mevalonate production results to a compensatory increase in the expression of LDL receptors and stimulation of LDL catabolism, consequently lowering LDL-cholesterol levels.

Use of Atorica 10 mg Tablet:

Atorica 10 mg tablet is prescribed for the treatment of several types of dyslipidaemias, including primary hyperlipidaemia, mixed dyslipidaemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia in patients with failed dietary modifications. It can also be used to reduce the risk of other associated cardiovascular events, primarily strokes & myocardial infarctions.

Usage direction of Atorica 10 mg Tablet:

• Atorica 10 mg tablet should be taken orally.

• Atorica 10 mg tablet should be swallowed whole with help of water.

• Atorica 10 mg tablet is not to be chewed or crushed.

• Do not discontinue without physician’s advice.

• Do not consume more than prescribed quantity.

Precaution & Related information of Atorica 10 mg Tablet:

Precaution should be taken & consult with the physician during following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to this medicine or any of its components.

• Inform your physician if you are going through any other treatment.

• Consult with the physician during pregnancy & lactation.

• Keep out of reach of children.

Storage condition of Atorica 10 mg Tablet:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Protect from light & moisture.