Atorvastatin ( Lipitor) is a medication prescribed by a doctor to lower cholesterol in people who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol (high levels of
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Statins include atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol XL), lovastatin (Altoprev), pitavastatin (Livalo), pravastatin, rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin
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It is used in the treatment of high blood cholesterol and triglycerides (fats)
The starting dose should be 5 mg once daily and not more than 10 mg once for people with severe renal impairment not on hemodialysis
Atorvastatin oral tablet is a generic drug, which means it’s an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication
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If you make significant changes to your diet or lose a lot Drug form and strengths: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg
Pediatric patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: 20 mg/day for patients 7 to 17 years of age
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Does atorvastatin interact with my other drugs? Atorvastatin Calcium 20 mg (APO ATV20) View all images
The 5 mg and 10 mg doses are considered moderate intensity
It belongs to a group of drugs Combinations of atorvastatin with 5 mg amlodipine are film-coated white to off-white, and combinations of atorvastatin with 10 mg amlodipine are film-coated blue
Atorvastatin 10 MG Tablet is used for Hypercholesterolaemia, Hyperlipidemia, Type 3 Hyperlipoproteinemia etc
Instead, you should take it in addition to eating a healthy diet and
Initial dose: Amlodipine 5 mg-Atorvastatin 10 to 20 mg orally once a day Maximum dose: Amlodipine 10 mg-Atorvastatin 80 mg orally once a day Use: This combination drug is for patients for whom treatment with both amlodipine and atorvastatin is appropriate
Consider therapy modification