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Caditor 10 is used to treat high cholesterol and mixed dyslipidemia. To ensure safety and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, you need to take Caditor 10 exactly as prescribed by your doctor/pharmacist.
1. What is Caditor 10?
Caditor 10 belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, is made in the form of film-coated tablets, packing specifications: Large box includes 3 small boxes x 1 blister of 10 tablets. The component Atorvastatin (10mg) in the drug Caditor 10 works to lower cholesterol by blocking HMGCoA reductase, reversing coronary heart disease and lowering blood triglycerides.
2. Indication of the drug Caditor 10
Caditor 10mg is indicated in the treatment of the following conditions:
Reduce total cholesterol, LDL - cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglycerides; Increases HDL - cholesterol index in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia; Patients with dyslipidemia who do not respond adequately to diet and lifestyle; Caditor 10 is also indicated for the reduction of total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia when dietary response is adequate.
3. Dosage and how to use Caditor 10
How to use: Caditor 10 can be taken at any time of the day, regardless of the meal.
Treatment of hypercholesterolemia (with or without heterozygous familial character) and mixed dyslipidemia:
The recommended starting dose of Caditor is 10-20mg, once a day; For patients requiring significant reductions in LDL cholesterol levels (greater than 45%) may be initiated with a dose of Caditor 10 40 mg once daily. The therapeutic dose range of the drug is 10 - 80mg / time / day. After starting treatment and/or increasing the dose of Caditor 10mg, it is necessary to assess blood lipids within 2-4 weeks in order to adjust the dose accordingly. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia:
Caditor dose 10 - 80mg/day in combination with other lipid-lowering measures. Combination treatment:
Cadior 10 can be used in combination with Resin to increase the effectiveness of treatment. Dosage in patients with renal impairment:
No dose adjustment of Caditor 10 is required in patients with renal impairment. The above dose of Caditor 10 is for reference only. The specific dose of Caditor 10 will depend on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Caditor 10, patients need to consult their doctor or pharmacist.
4. Contraindications to using the drug Caditor 10
Caditor 10 is contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors; Have progressive liver disease or persistently unexplained elevations in serum transaminases; Pregnant and lactating women should not use Caditor 10.
5. Interactions with other drugs
Possible interactions if Caditor 10 is used concurrently with the following drugs:
Anticoagulants, Indandione combined with Caditor 10 will increase bleeding time or prothrombin; Concomitant use of Caditor 10 with Cyclosporine, Erythromycin, Gemfibrozil, immunosuppressants, Niacin increases the risk of myopathy; Digoxin in combination with Caditor 10 slightly increased serum digoxin concentrations. To avoid unwanted interactions, patients should inform their doctor/pharmacist of all medications and dietary supplements they are using.
6. Side effects of the drug Caditor 10
Caditor 10 is generally well tolerated, side effects are usually mild and transient. There may be some side effects when taking Caditor 10 such as:
Constipation; Flatulence, indigestion; Stomachache; Nausea and vomiting; Headache ; Dizzy. During the course of treatment, if any abnormal symptoms appear due to the use of Caditor 10, you need to notify the treating doctor for timely treatment.
The article has provided information about uses, dosages and notes when using Caditor 10. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Caditor 10 exactly as directed by your doctor.
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