Indications
Used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or combined (mixed) hyperlipidemia in patients who have not responded adequately to diet, exercise, and lifestyle change to lower levels of blood fats (cholesterol and triglycerides).
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Avoid excessive consumption (>1 L/day) of grapefruit juice.
Contraindications
Active liver disease or unexplained persistent serum transaminase elevation. Pregnancy and lactation. Concomitant use with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir combination, systemic fusidic acid or within 7 days of stopping fusidic acid treatment, telaprevir, ciclosporin, and tipranavir/ritonavir combination.
Special Precautions
Patient with predisposing factors for rhabdomyolysis (e.g. hypothyroidism, personal or family history of hereditary muscular disorders, history of muscular toxicity with statin or fibrate), history of liver disease, recent stroke or TIA. Renal impairment. Children and elderly.
Storage
Store between 20-25°C.
MedsGo Class
Dyslipidaemic Agents
Features
Dosage
10mg
Ingredients
- Atorvastatin
Packaging
Film-Coated Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Atorvastatin
Registration Number
DRP-11881
Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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