Lipitor 10 mg 28 tablets

Lipitor 10 mg 28 tablets

Composition:

Each film-coated tablet contains:
Atorvastatin (as atorvastatin calcium) 10 mg.
Contains lactose and standard excipients.

Description:

Lipitor is a lipid-lowering medicine belonging to the statin class (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor).
It reduces total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, and increases HDL-cholesterol.
Used as an adjunct to diet.

Indications for Use:

Indicated:

To reduce risk of:

• Myocardial infarction.
• Stroke.
• Angina.
• Revascularization procedures.

In adults with:

Multiple cardiovascular risk factors.
Type 2 diabetes.

As adjunct to diet:

• Primary hyperlipidemia.
• Familial hypercholesterolemia.
• Hypertriglyceridemia.
• Dysbetalipoproteinemia.

Dosage and Method of Administration:

Taken orally once daily.
With or without food.
Adults:
Starting dose: 10-20 mg daily.
Dose range: 10-80 mg daily.
LDL-C should be assessed after about 4 weeks.

Contraindications:

Acute liver failure.
Decompensated cirrhosis.
Hypersensitivity to components.

Precautions:

Use with caution in:

• Elderly patients.
• Hypothyroidism.
• Renal impairment.
• Patients on interacting drugs.

Risks include:

• Myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
• Liver enzyme elevation.
• Increased blood glucose.
• Avoid excessive grapefruit juice.

Side Effects:

Common:

• Nasopharyngitis.
• Joint pain.
• Diarrhea.
• Limb pain.
• Urinary infection.

Possible:

• Myalgia.
• Nausea.
• Insomnia.
• Elevated liver enzymes.

Rare:

• Rhabdomyolysis.
• Necrotizing myopathy.
• Liver failure.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Not recommended during breastfeeding.

Storage Conditions:

Store below 30°C in a dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging:

Carton box containing 4 blister packs of 7 tablets (total 28 tablets) with leaflet.