Cardiovascular disease occupies a leading position in its prevalence among all segments of the population. In addition, it is this group of diseases that causes high mortality. Despite a large number of pathologies, the main cause of disruption of the heart muscle are atherosclerotic changes in the vessels.
Preparations-statins
To combat atherosclerotic pathologies, pharmaceutical agents are used that can reduce cholesterol while simultaneously affecting low-density lipoproteins. These drugs are referred to the group of statins. To date, these are the most effective and relatively safe drugs for combating complications of atherosclerosis and mortality. One of the medicines of this group is Atoris.
Indications and contraindications to the use of Atoris
Atoris, as a rule, occurs in the complex treatment of elevated cholesterol and low and very low density lipoproteins. Indications for the use of Atoris are such diseases as:
- diabetes;
- metabolic disorders of lipoproteins;
- primary and secondary hypertension;
- stroke;
- angina pectoris;
- hereditary diseases of the cardiovascular system.
As a medicine for cholesterol, Atoris can be prescribed if the non-medical methods of lowering it are ineffective. In addition, the indication for taking Atoris medication can become dependence on smoking.
Contraindications for the appointment of this drug are liver disease, individual intolerance, pregnancy and lactation period, as well as the age of 18 years.
Features of the drug
Before starting treatment with Atoris, as a rule, the patient is transferred to a diet, with a low content of animal fats, which reduces the number of "bad" lipids. Also, one should work to reduce excess body weight and treat the underlying cause of the disease.
The dose for each person is selected individually, depending on the results of the tests. The minimum initial dose is 10 mg, and the maximum allowable dose is 80 mg. The drug is taken once a day at a strictly fixed time.
It should be noted that the drug has a cumulative effect and its therapeutic effect is observed after 14 days of use, reaching
Side effect of Atoris can be:
- manifestations of the gastrointestinal tract;
- allergic reactions ;
- myopathy;
- chest pain while breathing;
- headache;
- sleep disturbance;
- dizziness.