Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated
NDC 71205-098
Product Information
Atorvastatin Calcium is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Proficient Rx Lp. Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It is supplied as a white tablet, film coated for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 71205-098 and 3 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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TV;5057
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What is NDC 71205-098?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TRIHYDRATE 80 mg/1 - A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TRIHYDRATE (UNII: 48A5M73Z4Q)
- ATORVASTATIN (UNII: A0JWA85V8F) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
- HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (200000 MW) (UNII: 5Y0974F5PW)
- HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S) (UNII: 0WZ8WG20P6)
- LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 6000 (UNII: 30IQX730WE)
- POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)
- TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 259255 - atorvastatin calcium 80 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 259255 - atorvastatin 80 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 259255 - atorvastatin (as atorvastatin calcium) 80 MG Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Atorvastatin
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Statins
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If diet and exercise don't reduce your cholesterol levels, you may need to take cholesterol medicine. Often, this medicine is a statin. Statins interfere with the production of cholesterol in your liver. They lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels. This can slow the formation of plaques in your arteries.
Statins are relatively safe for most people. But they are not recommended for pregnant patients or those with active or chronic liver disease. They can also cause serious muscle problems. Some statins also interact adversely with other drugs. You may have fewer side effects with one statin drug than another.
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