Lipitor

Treating high cholesterol and reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

Tradename:

Lipitor

Lipitor

Compound:

Each p/o tablet contains:

Atorvastatin — 10 mg. Atorvastatin — 20 mg. Atorvastatin — 40 mg. Atorvastatin — 80 mg.

Auxiliary components: calcium carbonate, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose ph 101, sodium croscarmellose, polysorbate 80, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, white opadry, simethicone emulsion, wax.

Properties:

Atorvastatin is a third-generation lipid-lowering drug from the statin group. Reduces the level of «bad» cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing the level of «good» cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein or HDL).

Indications:

Treating high cholesterol and reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

Mode of application:

Atorvastatin can be taken once at any time of the day, regardless of food intake, before using atorvastatin, a standard cholesterol-lowering diet should be followed. Hypercholesterolemia: The recommended starting dose is 10 or 20 mg once daily. Patients who require a significant reduction in LDL-C (more than 45%) may start with 40 mg 1 time per day. The dose range for atorvastatin is 10 to 80 mg once daily. The doctor adjusts the dosage according to the individual indicators of the patient. After starting atorvastatin, lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks. In heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in patients (10–17 years of age), the recommended starting dose of atorvastatin is 10 mg/day; maximum — 20 mg / day. Doses should be individualized, with adjustments made at intervals of 4 weeks or more. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: The dose is 10 to 80 mg per day. Atorvastatin should be used as an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments in patients or if such treatment is not available.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the drug; cases of active liver disease; pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Precautionary measures:

An attempt should be made to control the development of hypercholesterolemia with appropriate diet, exercise, and weight loss in obese patients, as well as treat other associated health problems, before initiating atorvastatin therapy. Liver function tests should be performed prior to initiation of atorvastatin therapy and periodically thereafter. Patients with any unexplained muscle pain or muscle weakness, especially if accompanied by malaise or fever, should consult a physician.

Side effects:

Side effects are mild, transient, rare and include: constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, headache, nausea, myalgia, diarrhea, insomnia, angioedema, muscle cramps, myopathy, peripheral neuropathy, pancreatitis, anorexia, vomiting, alopecia , itching, rash, impotence, hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.

Storage:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C in a dry place out of the reach of children.

Package:

The cardboard box contains blisters of 7 p / o tablets in each; paper instructions.