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ARVAST 5
Arvast 5 is a medication containing atorvastatin 5 mg, a statin used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It helps prevent heart attacks and strokes by reducing “bad” LDL cholesterol and slightly increasing “good” HDL cholesterol. It’s usually taken once daily and is prescribed for people with high cholesterol or at risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Medical Uses:
Arvast 5 is prescribed for the following conditions:
- Hyperlipidemia – to reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, ApoB, and triglyceride levels.
- Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease – especially in individuals with risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking, or family history of heart disease.
- Familial hypercholesterolemia – both heterozygous and homozygous types.
- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) – to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and need for revascularization.
Dosage and Administration:
- Starting dose: 5 mg once daily (often for low-risk or elderly patients).
- Titration: May be increased depending on patient response and lipid targets.
- Route: Oral, usually taken once daily with or without food.
- Timing: Best taken in the evening or at bedtime, when cholesterol synthesis is highest (though atorvastatin has a long half-life and may be taken at any time of day).
Warnings and Precautions:
- Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver function tests before starting and periodically thereafter.
- Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis: Rare but serious. Watch for unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
- Diabetes Risk: May slightly increase blood glucose levels.
- Alcohol Use: Should be limited as it can increase liver side effects.
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Drug Interactions:
- Grapefruit juice (can increase levels and side effects)
- Cyclosporine, erythromycin, azole antifungals, protease inhibitors (may increase atorvastatin concentration)
- Warfarin: Can increase bleeding risk
- Other statins or lipid-lowering drugs: Increased risk of muscle damage
Common Side Effects:
- Muscle aches or cramps
- Fatigue
- Digestive issues (nausea, constipation, diarrhea)
- Headache
- Sleep disturbances
Additional information
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