Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Atorvastatin
Drug Class
Lipid Modifying Agents
Chemical Class
Phenylcarbinol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C10AA05
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Amlodipine besylate belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood ves...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenylcarbinol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group
Atorvastatin Calcium is the derivative of Atorvastatin. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenylcarbinol. It belongs to HMGCoA reductase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Atorvastatin is 558.65. Its pKa is 4.6.
How to Take It
1
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take amlodipine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
Safety Alerts
Active liver disease, persistent raised liver enzymes
Ensure adequate contraception
Important Warnings
Haemorrhagic stroke, history of alcohol abuse or liver disease
Perform liver function tests before and during therapy
Reduced dose required (max
10mg daily) with concomitant ciclosporin, or tipranavir combined withritonavir
Maximum dose of 40 mg once daily when combined with anion-exchange resin for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia
Side Effects
Back painepistaxishyperglycaemianasopharyngitispharyngeolaryngeal painanorexiablurred visionchest painhypoglycaemiamalaiseneck painperipheral oedemapyrexiatinnitusweight gain
Drug Interactions
Cyclosporin
fibrates
azole antifungals
niacin
drugs metabolised by cytochrome P450 3A4
digoxin
erythromycin
oral contraceptives
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 268.49
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 268.49
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Atorvastatin, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
AM-Descol
10mg
Rs 298.97
Below approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Caduet
10mg
Rs 490
Pfizer Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
Corsafe AT
10mg
Rs 561.75 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBRYON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Corsafe
10mg
Rs 416.61 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBRYON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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