Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
Product Description:VPRIV (velaglucerase alfa for injection) , Lyophilized Powder, 400 Units/vial, Rx Only. Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. 300 Shire Way, Lexington, MA 02421. NDC: 54092-701-04.
Status:Ongoing
City:Lexington
State:MA
Country:US
Voluntary/Mandated:Voluntary: Firm Initiated
Initial Firm Notification:Letter
Distribution Pattern:US Nationwide including Puerto Rico; Mexico, Columbia
Classification:Class I
Product Quantity:8359 vials
Reason For Recall:Presence of Particulate Matter; Particulates identified as stainless steel and barium sulfate.
Recall Initiation Date:20140314
Report Date:20140430

Atorvastatin Calcium

Atorvastatin Calcium

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Uses

Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is recommended as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other nonpharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate. In patients with CHD or multiple risk factors for CHD, atorvastatin calcium tablets can be started simultaneously with diet.

 

In adult patients without clinically evident coronary heart disease, but with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease such as age, smoking, hypertension, low HDL-C, or a family history of early coronary heart disease, atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated to: 

  • Reduce the risk of myocardial infarction    
  • Reduce the risk of stroke    
  • Reduce the risk for revascularization procedures and angina

In patients with type 2 diabetes, and without clinically evident coronary heart disease, but with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease such as retinopathy, albuminuria, smoking, or hypertension, atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated to:

  • Reduce the risk of myocardial infarction    
  • Reduce the risk of stroke

In patients with clinically evident coronary heart disease, atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated to:

  • Reduce the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction    
  • Reduce the risk of fatal and non-fatal stroke    
  • Reduce the risk for revascularization procedures    
  • Reduce the risk of hospitalization for CHF    
  • Reduce the risk of angina

 

Atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated:

  • As an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, apo B, and TG levels and to increase HDL-C in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous familial and nonfamilial) and mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson Types IIa and IIb);
  • As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of patients with elevated serum TG levels (Fredrickson Type IV);
  • For the treatment of patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Fredrickson Type III) who do not respond adequately to diet;
  • To reduce total-C and LDL-C in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia as an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis) or if such treatments are unavailable;
  • As an adjunct to diet to reduce total-C, LDL-C, and apo B levels in boys and postmenarchal girls, 10 to 17 years of age, with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia if after an adequate trial of diet therapy the following findings are present:             

a. LDL-C remains ≥ 190 mg/dL or            

b. LDL-C remains ≥ 160 mg/dL and:

  • there is a positive family history of premature cardiovascular disease or
  • two or more other CVD risk factors are present in the pediatric patient  

 

Atorvastatin calcium tablets have not been studied in conditions where the major lipoprotein abnormality is elevation of chylomicrons (Fredrickson Types I and V).

 

History

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Other Information

Atorvastatin calcium is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent. Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early and rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis.

Atorvastatin calcium is [R-(R*, R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-ß, δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino) carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1). The molecular formula of atorvastatin calcium is C66H68CaF2N4O10and its molecular weight is 1155.36.  Its structural formula is:

MM1

Atorvastatin calcium is a white to off-white colored powder free from visible extraneous matter. Atorvastatin calcium is soluble in dimethyl sulphoxide, slightly soluble in alcohol, very slightly soluble in water, in pH 7.4 phosphate buffer and in acetonitrile and practically insoluble in aqueous solutions of pH 4 and below.

Atorvastatin calcium tablets for oral administration contain 10, 20 and 40 mg atorvastatin and the following inactive ingredients: Basic butylated methacrylate copolymer, crospovidone, hydroxy propyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methanol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium bicarbonate and sodium lauryl sulphate. The tablet coating contains isopropyl alcohol, methylene chloride and coloring agent opadry OY-58900 white contains polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide and hypromellose.

 

Atorvastatin Calcium Manufacturers


  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Cardinal Health
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Cardinal Health]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Cardinal Health
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Cardinal Health]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Major Pharmaceuticals]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Dispensing Solutions, Inc.]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Watson Laboratories, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Watson Laboratories, Inc.]
  • Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited]
  • Mylan Institutional Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Mylan Institutional Inc.]
  • Unit Dose Services
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Unit Dose Services]
  • Unit Dose Services
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Unit Dose Services]
  • Unit Dose Services
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Unit Dose Services]
  • Unit Dose Services
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Unit Dose Services]
  • Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Dispensing Solutions, Inc.]
  • Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Apotex Corp.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Apotex Corp.]
  • American Health Packaging
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [American Health Packaging]
  • American Health Packaging
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [American Health Packaging]
  • Avkare, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium (Atorvastatin Calcium) Tablet, Film Coated [Avkare, Inc.]
  • Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Medvantx, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Medvantx, Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Kaiser Foundation Hospitals]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Major Pharmaceuticals]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc]
  • New Horizon Rx Group, Llc
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [New Horizon Rx Group, Llc]
  • St Marys Medical Park Pharmacy
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [St Marys Medical Park Pharmacy]
  • Greenstone Llc
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Greenstone Llc]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium (Atorvastatin Calcium) Tablet, Film Coated [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging]
  • Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging]
  • Mylan Institutional Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Mylan Institutional Inc.]
  • Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc]
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Northwind Pharmaceuticals]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.]
  • Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Northwind Pharmaceuticals]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Northwind Pharmaceuticals]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Northwind Pharmaceuticals]
  • Cardinal Health
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Cardinal Health]
  • Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc]
  • Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc]
  • Cardinal Health
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Cardinal Health]
  • International Labs, Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [International Labs, Inc.]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Sandoz Inc]
  • Carilion Materials Management
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Carilion Materials Management]
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • St Marys Medical Park Pharmacy
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  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Northwind Pharmaceuticals]
  • Directrx
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet [Directrx]
  • Directrx
    Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated [Directrx]

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