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Locol 20

Name: Locol 20mg Tablet
Brand: Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
SKU: 10721
Price: 164.78 BDT
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (4 reviews)

Tablet - (20mg)

Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Atorvastatin

Safety Advices

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CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Locol 20. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE

Locol 20 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

UNSAFE

Locol 20 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE

Locol 20 does not usually affect your ability to drive.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Locol 20 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Locol 20 is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

CAUTION

Locol 20 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Locol 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Locol 20 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Medicine Overview of Locol 20mg Tablet

Introduction

Locol 20 belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart at...

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Uses of Locol 20

High cholesterol
Prevention of heart attack

Side effects of Locol 20

Common

Constipation
Headache
Muscle pain

How to use Locol 20

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Locol 20 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Locol 20 works

Locol 20 is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (...

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What if you forget to take Locol 20?

If you miss a dose of Locol 20, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses within 12 hour.

Quick Tips

In general, Locol 20 is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.

Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.

Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of ...
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Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, ...
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Do not take Locol 20 if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Brief Description

Indication

Oral Mixed dyslipidaemia, Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, Nonfamilial hypercholesterolaemia Adult: Initially, 10 or 20 mg once daily, m...

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Administration

May increase risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis w/ CYP3A4 potent inhibitor (e.g. HIV or HCV protease inhibitors, itraconazole, clarithromycin), fenof...

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Adult Dose

Patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol. History of liver disease. Patients with risk factors for myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. Hypothyro...

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Renal Dose

Atorvastatin competitively inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that catalyses the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate. This results in the inductio...

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Contraindication

Oral Mixed dyslipidaemia, Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, Nonfamilial hypercholesterolaemia Child: Heterozygous familial hypercholester...

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Mode of Action

Atorvastatin can be administered as a single dose at any time of the day, with or without food. Avoid excessive consumption (>1 L/day) of grapefruit j...

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Precaution

Primary hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous familial and nonfamilial), Mixed Dyslipidemia, Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceride...

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Side Effect

Renal Insufficiency: Renal disease does not affect the plasma concentrations or LDL-C reduction of atorvastatin; thus, dosage adjustment in patients w...

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Pregnancy Category Note

>10% Diarrhea (5-14%),Nasopharyngitis (4-13%),Arthralgia (4-12%) 1-10% Insomnia (1-5%),Urinary tract infection (4-8%),Nausea (4-7%),Dyspepsia (3-...

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Interaction

Hypersensitivity, active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminase, porphyria, pregnancy, lactation.

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Locol 20

Tablet - (20mg)

Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Atorvastatin

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Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.

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