Rx Name [ATORVASTATIN, 240608]
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APO-ATORVASTATIN 10MG TAB (APO/COL)
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240608
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HMG-CoA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS
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Effective in the treatment of hyper-cholesterolemia and
hypertrigly ceridemia. |
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Headache, diarrhoea, flatulence and mild elevations in liverenzymes. The risk of myopathy and/or rhabdomyolysis is increased when atorvastatin is taken concomitantly with cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, niacin, erythromycin, azole antifungals or grapefruit.
When needed, treatment in children occurs after age 7 -8 (myelination of the CNS is essentially complete by this age) |
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Adult: Initial dose 10-20mg once daily. The dose may be adjusted at
intervals of at least 4 weeks up to a maximum of 80 mg daily . See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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Statins should be avoided in pregnancy (discontinue 3 months before attempting to conceive) as congenital anomalies have been reported and the decreased synthesis of cholesterol possibly affects fetal development.
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Avoid use of atorvastatin in lactating women.
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