This medication is used along with a proper diet to help people lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL (low-density lipoprotein ), triglycerides) and raise
For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line
In many people, the muscle pain often associated with statins may not
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Interactions
Common Brands Lipitor, Atorvaliq
) Lipitor comes VA class: CV350
NHS medicines information on atorvastatin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it
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Some of the brand names for atorvastatin include Lipitor (made by Pfizer), and Atorlip (made by Cadila Pharmaceuticals)
Find out how atorvastatin treats heart problems and how to take it
Atorvastatin and fluvastatin are considered the most cost-effective statins
Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities
Atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated: As an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, apo B, and TG levels and to increase HDL-C in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous familial and nonfamilial) and mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson Types IIa and IIb); As an adjunct to diet for the
But your healthcare provider may suggest stopping atorvastatin until you finish your antibiotic
Niacin can raise your risk of developing muscle pain or It is not known whether atorvastatin is present in human milk, but it has been shown that another drug in this class passes into human milk and atorvastatin is present in rat milk
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
By inhibiting the endogenous production of cholesterol in the liver, statins lower abnormal cholesterol and lipid levels, and ultimately reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect
Evaluate lipid levels within 2-4 weeks after initiation and/or upon titration, then adjust dose accordingly
Consider therapy modification
Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of embryofetal toxicity or congenital malformations
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking atorvastatin: Less common or rare
Common Caduet side effects may include: muscle or joint pain; diarrhea; nausea, upset stomach; or
So remember that the therapeutic class is what the drug does in the body while the pharmacologic class is the actual chemical effect
Along with other statin drugs, atorvastatin can interact with some prescription and over-the-counter medications