Atorvastatin Calcium 80mg 1 Tablet [PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED]

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HypercholesterolemiaHypercholesterolemia
Atorvastatin is indicated as an adjunct to diet for reduction of elevated total cholesterol (total-C), LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein B, and triglycerides in adults, adolescents and children aged 10 years or older with primary hypercholesterolemia including familial hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous variant) or combined(mixed) hyperlipidemia (Corresponding to Types IIa and IIb of the Fredrickson classification) when response to diet and other nonpharmacological measures is inadequate.
Atorvastatin is also indicated to reduce total-C and LDL-C in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia as an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g. LDLapheresis) or if such treatments are unavailable.
Prevention of cardiovascular disease
Prevention of cardiovascular events in patients estimated to have a high risk for a first cardiovascular event (see Pharmacodynamic properties), as an adjunct to correction ofother risk factors.

Place of Origin

Philippines

Product Usage

• OralOralFamilial homozygous hypercholesterolaemiaAdult: As an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g. LDL apheresis): 10-80 mg daily.
• OralHeterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, Mixed dyslipidaemia, Nonfamilial hypercholesterolaemiaAdult: Dose is individualised according to baseline LDL-C levels, the goal of therapy, and patient response. Usual initial dose: 10 or 20 mg once daily. May be adjusted according to response at 2-4 weeks interval.
• Usual range: 10-80 mg once daily. Max: 80 mg daily. Patients who require >45% reduction in LDL-cholesterol: May initiate at 40 mg once daily.Child: Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: 10-17 years Initially, 10 mg once daily. May adjust according to response at 4 weeks interval.
• Usual dose range: 10-20 mg once daily.
  OralProphylaxis of cardiovascular events in high-risk patientsAdult: Primary prevention: Initially, 10 mg daily.
• May be given at higher doses as necessary to attain LDL-cholesterol levels according to current guidelines.

Ingredients

Atorvastatin

Warnings

Active liver disease

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