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Apamtor belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, often indicated to reduce cholesterol in the blood to support the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Below is all the information about Apamtor that patients need to know before being prescribed the drug.
1. What is Apamtor?
Apamtor is a pharmaceutical product manufactured by Farmak JSC. – Ukraine and imported into Vietnam registered by Vietnam Fulink Joint Stock Company. Apamtor belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs with the active ingredient Atorvastatin (in the form of Atorvastatin calcium) 10mg. The drug is often indicated to lower blood cholesterol in patients with cardiovascular disease.
The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, packed in a box of 6 blisters x 10 tablets, each containing 10mg of Atorvastatin.
2. Uses of Apamtor
2.1. Active ingredient Apamtor Active ingredient Atorvastatin is a selective inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA Reductase. It helps to lower the levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood (LDL cholesterol is considered the "bad" cholesterol that causes coronary heart disease).
Unlike other drugs in its class, Atorvastatin can lower blood triglyceride levels.
From the effect of reducing total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B, thereby effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with hyperlipidemia.
2.2. Apamtor is indicated for use in the following cases:
Reduce total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B and increase HDL-cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia. The patient has beta-lipoproteinemia but has failed to respond to diet. Lowers LDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia on diet. 2.3. Contraindications to use Apamtor drug Apamtor drug is not used for the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients contained in the drug or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Patients with progressive liver disease or persistent elevations of serum transaminases with no known cause. Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 10 years old should not take the drug.
3. How to use, dosage of Apamtor
You should use the drug properly, in the correct dose as prescribed and prescribed by a doctor or a qualified person, medical professional.
How to use:
The drug is taken orally, not by other routes and should be taken with cooled boiled water or purified water. Note that the medicine should not be taken with cold water, beer, wine, coffee, bottled soft drinks, carbonated water... Apamtor can be taken when hungry and when full, because food does not affect the drug. However, the ideal time to take the medicine recommended by doctors is before going to bed after dinner. When taking Apamtor, the drug should not be broken, crushed or dispersed, as this can change the composition of the drug and reduce the therapeutic effect. Dosage:
Adults: Start with a dose of 1 tablet / time / day and after 1 month, based on the results to assess the appropriate dosage adjustment, the dose of Apamtor can be increased to 20mg (2 tablets). Dosage increases can be accepted if necessary, but must be prescribed by the doctor and should not be taken more than 8 tablets / day. Children from 10 years old - under 18 years old: Use only once a day, the starting dose is 1 tablet / day, then the dose can be increased and stopped at 4 tablets / day. Note: The doctor may prescribe a higher dose based on the medical condition or the patient's response to treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to apply exactly the dose prescribed by the doctor, not to increase or decrease the dose of the drug arbitrarily.
4. Side effects of Apamtor
Apamtor is generally well tolerated, and side effects are usually mild and transient.
Some possible side effects when taking the drug include: Indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, chest tightness, headache, dizziness, hives, pain joints, dark urine.
Note: If you experience side effects of the drug or have other unusual signs not listed above, the patient should notify the doctor or medical professional for timely treatment instructions.
5. Drug interactions
Apamtor 10mg can interact with other drugs to affect the treatment effect or increase unwanted side effects.
Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, before using, patients should inform their doctors about all medicines they are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, food. function ... for doctors to understand and give the most appropriate advice and prescription.
Some drugs that interact with Apamtor include:
Anticoagulants, Indandione when combined with Atorvastatin will increase bleeding time or prothrombin time. Cyclosporine, Gemfibrozil, Erythromycin or immunosuppressants, Niacin when used in combination with Atorvastatin increases the risk of myopathy. Co-administration of Atorvastatin with Digoxin resulted in a slight increase in serum digoxin concentrations.
6. Notes and cautions when using Apamtor
When using Apamtor, patients need to be careful and pay attention to the following issues to ensure safety and use the drug to achieve the best effect, that is:
Apamtor is a prescription drug, so The patient should use it exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Absolutely do not use or adjust the dose on your own without consulting your doctor. Before treatment with Apamtor 10mg, it is necessary to rule out secondary causes of dyslipidemia and measure lipid indices. Dosage should be reduced or treatment discontinued if creatine kinase is elevated, myositis develops, or serum liver enzyme levels rise to 3 times the upper limit of normal. Use caution when using the drug in patients with liver dysfunction, people who drink a lot of alcohol. In addition to taking the drug as prescribed, the patient also needs to have a reasonable diet during the course of taking the drug.
7. Handling missed dose, drug overdose
Missed dose: If you miss a dose, take it within 1-2 hours of the prescribed time. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the prescribed dose to avoid increased side effects and overdose.
Overdose: Overdose can occur in people who abuse drugs, taking higher doses than prescribed. When there are signs of suspected overdose, it is necessary to stop using the drug and take the patient to a medical facility for emergency and timely and appropriate treatment measures.
8. How to store Apamtor
Should store the medicine in a cool, dry place, no moisture, temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and no direct sunlight. Medicines should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
For drugs that have expired or are no longer in use, they must not be thrown into the toilet or flushed under the household tap. Instead, contact your doctor or waste disposal company for advice on how to properly and safely dispose of your medication.
All information about Apamtor medicine provided and shared in this article is for reference only and is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. Therefore, patients should not self-medicate when prescribed and prescribed by a specialist. Contact your doctor or healthcare professional for advice on how to use the drug most effectively and safely.
