TOVAST 20mg 30 tab

TOVAST 20 mg Tablets (30 tablets)

Active Ingredient:
Atorvastatin Calcium 20 mg

Therapeutic Class:
Lipid-Lowering Agent – HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)

Indications:
TOVAST is indicated for:

• Reducing elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, ApoB, and triglycerides

• Increasing HDL-C in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, or familial hypercholesterolemia

• Reducing the risk of cardiovascular events (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke) in patients at high risk, including those with type 2 diabetes or other risk factors

Mechanism of Action:
Atorvastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme responsible for the rate-limiting step in hepatic cholesterol synthesis, leading to reduced cholesterol levels in the blood.

Dosage and Administration:
The usual starting dose is 10–20 mg once daily. The dose can be adjusted based on the patient’s lipid levels and treatment goals, up to a maximum of 80 mg/day. It can be taken at any time of day, with or without food.

Warnings and Precautions:

• Use with caution in patients with liver disease or high alcohol intake

• Contraindicated in active liver disease, pregnancy, and breastfeeding

• Monitor liver function tests and creatine kinase if muscle symptoms occur

Side Effects:
Common side effects include muscle pain, joint pain, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and elevated liver enzymes. Serious but rare side effects include rhabdomyolysis and liver injury.

Storage:
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.