Atorvastatin

Therapeutic Group

Lipid Modifying Agents

Indication Dosage

Primary Hypercholesterolaemia, Combined Hyperlipidaemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Adjunct To Diet And Other Appropriate Measures: 

  • Adult: Usual Dose 10 Mg Once Daily; Increased If Necessary 40 Mg Once Daily, Dose To Be Increased At Intervals Of At Least 4 Weeks; Max 80 Mg Per Day 
  • Children 10-18 Yrs: Initially 10 Mg Once Daily, Increased If Necessary At Intervals Of At Least 4 Week To the Usual Max 20 Mg Once Daily; Max 80 Mg Once Daily In Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia. 

Primary Prevention Of Cardiovascular Events In Patients At High Risk Of A First Cardiovascular Event: 

  • Adult: 20 Mg Once Daily, Dose Can Be Increased If Necessary 

Secondary Prevention Of Cardiovascular Events: 

  • Adult: 80 Mg Once Daily

Content

  • Tab 10mg /20mg /40mg /80mg: Atorvastatin (as Calcium Salt) 10mg / 20mg /40mg /80mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Statin

Contra Indications

  • Active Liver Disease, Persistent Raised Liver Enzymes. Ensure Adequate Contraception.

Precautions

  • Active Liver Disease, Persistent Raised Liver Enzymes. Ensure Adequate Contraception.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended.

Side Effects

  • Back Pain
  • Epistaxis
  • Hyperglycaemia
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Pharyngeolaryngeal Pain
  • Anorexia
  • Blurred Vision
  • Chest Pain
  • Hypoglycaemia
  • Malaise
  • Neck Pain
  • Peripheral Oedema
  • Pyrexia
  • Tinnitus
  • Weight Gain
  • And Elevated Alt And Cpk Levels.

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