Lipitor

indicated to manage high cholesterol levels and to alleviate the risk of future cardiovascular complications through HMG-CoA reductase inhibition.

Strengths: 10 · 20 · 40mg

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Medicine details

Conditions
Therapeutic class

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Pharmacological class

Statin

Contraindications

active liver disease; pregnancy; breastfeeding

Minor side effects

nasopharyngitis; arthralgia; diarrhoea

Moderate side effects

insomnia; elevated liver enzymes; nausea

Dosage forms

Film-coated tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Onset Time

2 weeks

Duration

Long-term maintenance

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place.

Drug interactions

grapefruit juice; cyclosporin; clarithromycin

Age restrictions

Use as directed by a healthcare professional in children over 10 years.

Precautions and warnings

report unexplained muscle pain or weakness; regular liver function monitoring recommended; avoid excessive alcohol consumption

Serious side effects

rhabdomyolysis — requires immediate medical attention; myopathy — requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

indicated to manage high cholesterol levels and to alleviate the risk of future cardiovascular complications through HMG-CoA reductase inhibition.

Mechanism of action

This medicine belongs to the statin class. It works in the liver to inhibit the production of cholesterol. By reducing internal cholesterol synthesis, it increases the liver's ability to clear LDL (bad cholesterol) from the bloodstream.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Must not be used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Must not be used during breastfeeding.

Lipitor

indicated to manage high cholesterol levels and to alleviate the risk of future cardiovascular complications through HMG-CoA reductase inhibition.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Atorvastatin
  • Listed indication(s): Hypercholesterolaemia, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Usually available as

  • 360 tablets - 10 mg284-10-mg-17378
  • 180 tablets - 20 mg284-20-mg-1244
  • 90 tablets - 40 mg284-40-mg-1247