What is Aspavor?

Aspavor is an international brand name for atorvastatin, a statin used to lower LDL cholesterol. Statins can cause muscle myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly. Symptoms may include muscle pains, weakness, vomiting, and confusion.

What are the ingredients in Aspavor?

Atorvastatin is the active ingredient of Lipitor and Aspavor.

Is Aspavor a generic?

Pharmacia, a Pfizer company, also markets an authorised generic, Aspavor, in 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg. Ranbaxy claims that, “the launch of Lipogen provides patients with a high quality generic alternative, at an affordable price.

Can Aspavor cause weight gain?

According to my copy of MIMS which lists medicines sold in SA and their effects and side-effects, weight gain is not listed as a side-effect for Aspavor. However mention is made that this medication may cause hypo- or hyperglycaemia, which could possibly affect body weight.

Does Aspavor cause insomnia?

They often cause insomnia. If you already have insomnia it will most likely make it worse. Make sure that you take the statins in the morning not the evening.

Does Aspavor cause weight gain?

How do you feel when you have high cholesterol?

High cholesterol has no symptoms. A blood test is the only way to detect if you have it.

What is aspavor used for?

Aspavor is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor. HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors are a class of lipid-lowering medications, effective at lowering high cholesterol levels. These medicines also reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke or developing angina.

What are the side effects of aspavor?

The patients with fasting glucose levels in between 5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L, body mass index more than 30kg/m2, high levels of triglycerides and high blood pressure conditions are at an increased risk when using this medicine. Careful monitoring is required in such patients. The patients using Aspavor for the long term may be at increased risk.

What is the recommended dose of aspavor?

Aspavor should be used as an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g. LDL apheresis) in these patients or if such treatments are unavailable. In the primary prevention trials the dose was 10 mg/day.

Does aspavor show up in blood tests?

While taking Aspavor, your doctor will test your blood periodically to make sure the medication is working for you. Aspavor is only one part of a treatment plan to reduce your cholesterol. While taking Aspavor, your doctor will test your blood periodically to make sure the medication is working for you.