LIPIGARD 10mg Tablets/Film-coated

What is LIPIGARD 10mg

LIPIGARD 10 mg contains Atorvastatin, a widely prescribed statin medication used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke by inhibiting an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver.

• Therapeutic class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Statin)
• Indications: Hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular disease
• Action: Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, reducing cholesterol synthesis in the liver
• Formulation: Film-coated oral tablets for easy swallowing and absorption

How to use LIPIGARD 10mg

Take LIPIGARD exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It is generally recommended to be taken once daily, with or without food.

• Route: Oral
• Dosage: Usually one 10 mg tablet once daily
• Administration: Swallow tablets whole with water
• Consistency: Take regularly at the same time each day for best results
• Lifestyle: Combine with a cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise

Mode of Action LIPIGARD 10mg

Atorvastatin works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a key role in the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver. This inhibition decreases cholesterol production, leading to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and total cholesterol in the blood.

• Target: HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in liver cells
• Effect: Reduced cholesterol synthesis and increased removal of LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream
• Outcome: Improved lipid profile and reduced risk of cardiovascular events

LIPIGARD 10mg Interactions LIPIGARD 10mg

Several drugs and substances can interact with atorvastatin, potentially affecting its efficacy or increasing the risk of side effects.

• Other cholesterol-lowering drugs (e.g., fibrates, niacin): Increased risk of muscle problems
• Antifungals and antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin): Increased atorvastatin blood levels
• Grapefruit juice: Can increase the level of atorvastatin and risk of side effects
• Immunosuppressants (e.g., cyclosporine): Increased risk of toxicity

Dosage of LIPIGARD 10mg

The typical starting dose is 10 mg once daily. Dosage may be adjusted by the physician based on response and tolerance, with a maximum dose usually up to 80 mg daily.

• Adults: 10 mg once daily, adjustable according to therapeutic response
• Elderly: Use with caution and monitor for side effects
• Renal or liver impairment: Dose adjustments may be necessary

Possible side effects of LIPIGARD 10mg

• Common: Headache, muscle pain, gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, diarrhea)
• Serious but rare: Muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), liver enzyme elevation
• Allergic reactions: Rash, itching, swelling

LIPIGARD 10mg Contraindications LIPIGARD 10mg

• Hypersensitivity to atorvastatin or any ingredients
• Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of liver enzymes
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Severe renal impairment (dose adjustment required)

Storage of LIPIGARD 10mg

• Store at room temperature (20°C - 25°C)
• Keep away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after expiration date