Description
Atorin-F is the novel fixed dose combination of atorvastatin an HMG-COA inhibitor and Fenofibrate. Fenofibric acid, the active metabolite of fenofibrate produces reduction in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, total triglycerides and triglyceride rich lipoprotein (VLDL) in treated patients. In addition, treatment with fenofibrate results in increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and apoproteins.
Side Effects
Drug is generally well tolerated. Rarely does it show elevation of transaminase level, abdominal pain, myalgia, diarrhea and fatigue.
It is recommended that patient on therapy should check serum transaminases every three months.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Fenofibrate/ Atorvastatin
Liver disease
Pregnant and nursing women
Presentation
Atorin F is available as a strip of 10 tablets.