Pleotor 40
Information About Pleotor 40
About Pleotor 40
Medicine Brand Pleotor 40 is manufactured by IPCA Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Atorvastatin.
Pakaging
10
Active Ingredients For Pleotor 40
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Diseases List For Which Pleotor 40 Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Primary hypercholesterolaemia heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia or combined hyperlipidaemia
Other Significations For Pleotor 40
This Medication Atorvastatin is antihyperlipidemic agent Atorvastatin is a selective competitive HMGCoA reductase inhibitor Atorvastatin is the only drug in its class specifically indicated for lowering both elevated LDLcholesterol and triglycerides in patients with hypercholesterolemia It prevents coronary atherosclerosis and reduces the risk of heart attack
Precautions To Be Taken Before Pleotor 40
Atorvastatin is known to interact with other drugs like AliskirenAmprenavir Cimetidine HCl Colestipol HCl Cyclosporin A DigoxinErythromycin Mibefradil Di HCl Nicotinic Acid Repaglinide Warfarin Na
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Pleotor 40
Can We Take Pleotor 40 During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Pleotor 40
Can We Use Pleotor 40 During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Pleotor 40
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity