Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Adjunct To Diet For Primary Hypercholesterolaemia Or Combined (mixed) Hyperlipidaemias: 

• Adult: 10-40mg Daily To Be Taken At Night, Dose To Be Adjusted At Intervals Of At Least 4 Weeks 
• Children 8-14 Yrs: 10 Mg Once Daily At Night, Adjusted At Intervals Of At Least 4 Wk To Max 20 Mg Once Daily At Night; 
• 14-18 Yrs: 10 Mg Once Daily At Night, Adjusted At Intervals Of At Least 4 Wk To Max 40 Mg Once Daily At Night. 

Prevention Of Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Previous Myocardial Infarction Or Unstable Angina, Adjunct To Diet To Prevent Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Hypercholesterolaemia: 

• Adult: 40 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Taken At Night 

Reduction Of Hyperlipidaemia In Patients Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy Following Solid-organ Transplantation: 

• Adult: Initially 20mg Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 40 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Taken At Night, Close Medical Supervision Is Required If Dose Is Increased To Maximum Dose

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Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

Contra Indications

Precautions

Lactation

Side Effects