Torque’s Torvator 40 Tablets contain atorvastatin, which is a synthetic lipid-altering agent.
Pharmaceutical Dosage Form:
Tablets
Route of Administration:
Oral
Composition:
Each film-coated tablet contains:
- Atorvastatin Calcium eq. to Atorvastatin 40 mg
- Excipients q.s.
Mechanism of Action:
Atorvastatin is a selective, competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts HMG-CoA to mevalonate (a precursor of cholesterol). Atorvastatin reduces low density lipoprotein (LDL) production and the number of LDL particles.
Indications:
Torque’s Torvator 40 is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol and triglycerides in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dysbetalipoproteinemia, and coronary heart disease.
Dosage:
As directed by the physician.
Side effects:
Muscle pain, Headache, Constipation, Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Nausea, Diarrhea, Cramps, Weakness, Hyperglycaemia
Contraindications:
Torque’s Torvator 40 is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to constituents or excipients, during pregnancy and lactation, in patients with severe hepatic failure or renal impairment.
Drug Interactions:
Torque’s Torvator 40 can cause drug interaction with following drugs:
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ciclosporin, telithromycin, clarithromycin, rifampin, delavirdine, stiripentol, ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, erythromycin, diltiazem, verapamil and fluconazole)
HIV protease inhibitors (e.g. ritonavir, lopinavir, atazanavir, indinavir, darunavir, etc.) Clarithromycin)
Gemfibrozil, Cyclosporine, Colchicine, Oral contraceptives, Warfarin, Fusidic acid, Digoxin, Ezetimibe
Storage:
Store below 30°C. Protect from light & moisture.
Presentation:
20X10 Tablets
