Means
"Liptonorm" instructions for use are as a
lipid-lowering drug, which is part of the pharmacological group of statins. Taking this medicine has a pronounced positive effect on the condition of atheroma and vascular walls, normalizes endothelial function, and also significantly improves the rheological characteristics of the blood. In addition, the Liptonorm agent (instructions for use explains this by the action of the active component) has pronounced antiproliferative and antioxidant properties and is able to lower cholesterol in people suffering from familial hypercholesterolemia of the homozygous type in a relatively short time. At the same time, the inhibition of the enzyme, which stimulates the conversion of HMG-CoA to the so-called mevalonic acid, is the basis of the action of this drug.
Liptonorm hypolipidemic agent is available, the price of which is today about two hundred and fifty - three hundred rubles, in the form of biconvex white tablets, containing atorvastatin as the main substance in the amount of ten or twenty milligrams. Additional ingredients are lactose, calcium carbonate, tween 80, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide and crosscarmelose.
Specialists generally recommend taking Liptonorm tablets to people with established primary or familial hypercholesterolemia of the heterozygous and homozygous type. In addition, this tool very well helps patients with mixed hyperlipidemia.
The use of the drug "Liptonorm" is not recommended for use in the case of severe liver diseases (including chronic
alcoholic hepatitis or active chronic hepatitis), liver failure or cirrhosis. In case of an allergic reaction to atorvastatin or individual intolerance to any of the auxiliary components presented in the preparation, it is also worth refraining from taking this medication from the group of statins. In addition, it should not be prescribed to patients under eighteen years of age and women who are bearing a child. People with increased activity of hepatic transaminases of unknown origin likewise should not take pills such as Liptonorm. Instructions for use, included in the kit, do not recommend using them in the lactation period. With great caution, it is necessary to prescribe this lipid-lowering drug to people with severe forms of electrolyte imbalance, arterial hypotension, endocrine or metabolic abnormalities. In addition, the list of relative contraindications includes chronic alcoholism, uncontrolled convulsions, sepsis, as well as extensive injuries and surgical interventions.